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China’s Iranian Oil Purchases Slowed by Margin Constraints

|China, Iran|1 independent sources

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China has curtailed its purchases of Iranian crude, traders say, as margin pressures bite.

The slowdown comes after Chinese buyers faced tighter profit margins on Iranian oil, prompting a reduction in volume. Traders in the market noted that the decline is linked to the cost structure and pricing dynamics rather than new sanctions.

The move reflects ongoing market adjustments amid global oil price volatility, with no direct policy change reported by either country.

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