ANALYSIS
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.

Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.









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There is less crude in the market, and refiners prefer to produce diesel. The result: ships are running short of fuel.