China's oil use is set to decline in 2026. This shift comes as the nation embraces new energy sources and faces elevated oil prices. PetroChina's research unit predicts a 4.9% drop in consumption that year. Oil demand is expected to plateau and fall further b…

The estimate is based on relatively modest behavioural changes: a 10% reduction in crude oil, gold, and edible oil consumption; a 50% cut in fertiliser imports; and a complete stop to discretionary spending on foreign travel