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China’s slowing oil imports should weigh on prices

Strong Chinese demand for oil this year has helped to rebalance the market. However, a slowing economy, an increasing focus on anti-pollution measures in major cities and a reduction in strategic stockpiling could weigh on China’s growth in demand for oil next year. This Energy Watch will examine the outlook for China’s oil imports over the next few years and whether they will continue to help the market rebalance.

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