China’s September crude oil imports fell 15.3% from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, as companies drew on inventories amid rising global prices and as tightened import quotas continued to constrain purchases. Meanwhile, natural gas imports rose to the highest since January at 10.62 million tonnes, according to data from the General Administration of .
China's daily crude oil imports were up 8% in August from July, customs data showed on Tuesday, as refiners increased purchases, betting on robust demand for fuel oil products.