https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-stockpiled-oil-and-now-it-could-dominate-the-energy-landscapeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-stockpiled-oil-and-now-it-could-dominate-the-energy-landscapehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-stockpiled-oil-and-now-it-could-dominate-the-energy-landscape#u75910Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:10 +0000China has heavily stockpiled oil and reduced its purchases significantly during the Iran war, weathering the Hormuz energy crisis and positioning itself to potentially dominate the global energy market. Major state energy firms including Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC are testing this energy strategy. Meanwhile, the nation is building the world's largest oil reserve with assistance from Russia and Iran, while its measured oil purchases have played a role in stabilizing global markets. However, experts note that copying the Chinese model comes with distinct risks.Why it mattersChina has bu