# China largely relies on oil stockpiles amid global supply crunch

https://mins.news/en/video/48430

- CNA, 2026-09-07 12:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MyKpXeTQ2s

> China has largely weathered uncertainty from high oil prices by becoming more self-sufficient in energy. Analysts say imports account for only about 15% of its energy needs, while Beijing has drawn on vast oil reserves. Industry mainly runs on domestic energy, and cars are increasingly powered by electricity.

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