China's crude oil imports post first annual drop in 20 years

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China's crude oil imports post first annual drop in 20 yearsDecember imports were 46.14 million tonnes, data from the Chinese customs showed

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Last Updated 14 January 2022, 10:38 IST

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China's crude oil imports totalled 512.98 million tonnes in 2021, versus 542.39 million tonnes the year earlier, in first annual fall since 2001, according to official data.

December imports were 46.14 million tonnes, data from the Chinese customs showed on Friday.

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(Published 14 January 2022, 10:38 IST)