China Shuns US Oil for Longest Stretch Since 2018

China Shuns US Oil for Longest Stretch Since 2018

China avoided purchasing US crude for the third straight month — the longest stretch since 2018 — delivering a fresh blow to shale drillers already facing lower oil prices.

Oil Cold War: China Freezes US Purchases, a Problem for American Producers - Economic Scenarios

China has refrained from buying U.S. crude oil for three straight months, its longest stretch since 2018, dealing another blow to U.S. shale producers

China Snubs U.S. Oil for Third Month in a Row

By Alexander Miller, consultant in energy markets. Eurasia Business News, July 3, 2025. Article n°1595. China did not import any U.S. crude oil in May, marking the third consecutive month without purchasing American oil—a situation not seen since 2018. This is confirmed by U.S. Census data and reflects ongoing trade tensions between the two largest economies. The absence of Chinese purchases has significantly impacted U.S. shale producers and co…