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Chinese Crude Imports Rebound Pushes Shanghai Futures Above $100 as Alternatives Replace Iranian Barrels

Chinese Crude Imports Rebound Pushes Shanghai Futures Above $100 as Alternatives Replace Iranian Barrels

Rebound in Chinese buying reverses months of weak demand that had capped prices during Hormuz supply shortfalls. Data on import volumes, refining margins and grade premiums document the shift. Brent is positioned to test $100 if Chinese restocking continues.

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Absent a rapid reopening of Hormuz routes, sustained Chinese purchases above 10.5 million barrels per day will keep upward pressure on global benchmarks through the next quarter.

⚡ Prediction

MERIDIAN: Brent will print above $100 within 45 days if Chinese seaborne imports hold above 10.5 million bpd.

Sources (3)

  • [1]
    Bloomberg Chinese Crude Purchases Report(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/china-oil-buying-africa-canada)
  • [2]
    China Customs Import Statistics(https://www.customs.gov.cn)
  • [3]
    Zero Hedge Market Data Summary(https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/chinese-oil-demand-unexpectedly-soars)