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China May Draw Commercial Crude Stockpiles as Middle East War Pressures Supply

China May Draw Commercial Crude Stockpiles as Middle East War Pressures Supply

FGE NexantECA says China could release up to 1 million barrels a day from commercial oil reserves over the next four to six weeks to keep refineries operating.

Fact Check
The claim is directly supported by a Bloomberg report and other financial news outlets published on March 18, 2026. These reports cite specific figures (1 million barrels per day) and a specific timeframe (four to six weeks) from the industry consultancy FGE NexantECA, matching the user's statement exactly.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Commercial crude reserves: Oil inventories held by companies for operational use rather than emergency state stockpiles.
  • Stockpile drawdown: A reduction in stored commodities to meet demand or offset supply disruptions.