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China’s oil demand collapse signals a global market death spiral

Chinese oil consumption fell sharply in the second quarter, pushing the country past peak oil and cutting emissions. The shift could destabilise global oil markets as the world’s second-largest buyer retreats.

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Chinese oil consumption fell sharply in the second quarter, pushing the country past peak oil and cutting emissions. The shift could destabilise global oil markets as the world’s second-largest buyer retreats.