# China oil demand to fall 8.9% in 2026, Sinopec research says

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- Reuters, 2026-09-09 06:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-oil-demand-fall-89-2026-sinopec-research-says-2026-09-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa0ff47b45a8a0001cf9ca4

> China’s oil demand is projected to decline by 600,000 barrels per day in 2026, an 8.9% drop from the previous year and the third consecutive annual decrease, Sinopec’s research arm says. High prices have curbed consumption as electric-vehicle adoption accelerates.

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