Russia, China and crude oil

China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024
China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while purchases from Saudi Arabia dropped 9%, data showed on Monday, as refiners chased discounted Russian supplies to cope with weakened margins.
Chinese Crude Oil Imports From Russia Rose to a Record High in 2024
China's crude oil imports from Russia hit a record high in 2024, while imports from Saudi Arabia declined, reflecting a shift in China's sourcing strategy amid geopolitical tensions and sanctions.
Russia tops China’s crude oil suppliers in 2024
China’s crude oil imports from its largest supplier, Russia, surged to record levels in 2024, while imports from Saudi Arabia declined. Accordi
China’s crude oil imports from Russia hit new peak in 2024
China's crude oil imports from Russia increased by 1% in 2024, setting a new record compared with 2023. The rise in imports reflects China's preference for discounted Russian supplies amid weakened refining margins, reported Reuters.
China raises imports of Russian LNG by 3.3% in 2024
By Newsbase China has increased its reliance on Russian LNG with imports rising 3.3% to reach 8.3mn tonnes in 2024, Russian news agency Tass reported on January 20. Total imports of the super-chilled fuel from Russia cost China $4.
China imports record amount of Russian crude oil in 2024, Reuters reports
Imports of Russian crude oil to China reached a record high in 2024, rising by 1% compared to 2023, Reuters reported on Jan. 20. The Russian fossil fuel industry is the primary economic driver of Moscow's full-scale war against Ukraine.
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