China increases Russian oil imports by 41.3% in August

According to a report by Random News Portal… China significantly increased imports of Russian oil in August 2026, reaching 11.22 million tons. This volume equals 2.64 million barrels per day, marking a 41.3% increase compared to the previous year.
The surge comes amid a broader decline in China’s energy imports; overall oil imports dropped by 14.6% over the first eight months of the year. While total demand fell, Beijing shifted its sourcing from the Persian Gulf toward Russia. Russian supplies now match the combined volume of all Middle Eastern imports, which totaled approximately 2.6 million barrels per day.
Macroeconomist Artem Loginov told Pravda.Ru that China is pragmatically prioritizing predictable land and sea routes from Russia to ensure energy security, especially as logistics from other regions falter. complete report is on link below. Source: https://english.pravda.ru/news/business/169228-china-russian-oil/