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Iranian Crude Offered to China at Discount as Demand Softens

Bloomberg Markets · Jun 8, 2026, 5:02 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Iranian crude has been slashed for Chinese buyers in an effort to entice interest from independent oil refiners, which have reduced operating rates to stem losses from weaker margins.

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Iranian Crude Offered to China at Discount as Demand Softens

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