https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-are-high-but-could-be-much-worse-trump-has-china-s-xi-to-thank-for-thatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-are-high-but-could-be-much-worse-trump-has-china-s-xi-to-thank-for-thathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-are-high-but-could-be-much-worse-trump-has-china-s-xi-to-thank-for-that#u79216Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:56 +0000Global oil prices remain high, but China's strategic stockpiling has prevented a more severe surge. While China's own benchmark crude oil futures have hit record highs following attacks on a Saudi pipeline, the country's reserves have positioned it as a dominant force in energy markets. Some analysts suggest the United States has effectively benefited from Beijing's market position to limit price increases. However, China now faces its own challenges as supply options narrow and domestic prices soar.Why it mattersEnergy security is a critical geopolitical lever for both the