China's accelerated crude oil stockpiling in 2025 provides a significant buffer against global supply disruptions, particularly in the wake of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms, and has supported ...

With a $175 million daily import bill and storage tanks now 60% full, Beijing is rapidly filling its reserves to shield itself from supply shocks as new US sanctions hit Russian crude.

China’s stockpiling has also helped stabilize oil prices, with Brent crude holding near $65 a barrel after touching five-year lows in October. Analysts warn that without China’s demand, prices could ...

As the US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil, China is significantly increasing its crude-oil reserves, potentially ...