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China’s Teapots May Boost Iran Oil Buying as Stockpiles Dwindle

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 11 August 2026, 01:39 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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China’s Teapots May Boost Iran Oil Buying as Stockpiles Dwindle Shrinking regional oil stockpiles held by China’s independent refiners in Shandong province may spur increased buying of Iranian crude, offering Tehran a needed boost after a period of slow sales. Inventories in Shandong — home to most of China’s so-called teapot refiners — dropped to 360 million barrels in July, the lowest level in eight months, according to data compiled by Energy Aspects. Stockpiles in the region are held by...

China’s Teapots May Boost Iran Oil Buying as Stockpiles Dwindle Shrinking regional oil stockpiles held by China’s independent refiners in Shandong province may spur increased buying of Iranian crude, offering Tehran a needed boost after a period of slow sales. Inventories in Shandong — home to most of China’s so-called teapot refiners — dropped to 360 million barrels in July, the lowest level in eight months, according to data compiled by Energy Aspects. Stockpiles in the region are held by both private as well as state-run processors.
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