China & Fatih Birol
13 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jul 19, 2026
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China: China>>>'s crude imports were significantly lower in May, acting as a balancing factor in markets and explaining weaker prices despite supply issues.
Fatih Birol: As the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency>>>, Fatih Birol>>> is the primary voice issuing warnings about the 'red zone' in oil markets and advocating for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. His statements significantly impact market expectations.
May 21, 2026 · 14 articles
International
China: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in global downstream production, highlighting its dominant role in refining.
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, commented on the need for supply diversification as economic insurance.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
International
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, highlights the rapid depletion of commercial oil inventories and the perception gap in oil markets.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency chief, warned that the world is facing the 'biggest energy crisis in history' due to the Middle East crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency chief, warned that the world is facing the 'biggest energy crisis in history' due to the Middle East crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Gulf oil and has diplomatic influence. It benefits from discounted Iranian oil but avoids military involvement.
Fatih Birol: Birol warned of energy security risks if the Hormuz situation does not improve.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, has highlighted the severe disruption to jet fuel and diesel supplies caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Mar 31, 2026 · 93 articles
International
Fatih Birol: Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has warned that Europe has 'maybe six weeks or so' of jet fuel left and described the situation as 'the largest energy crisis we have ever faced'.
Apr 14, 2026 · 33 articles
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