General · 18 April 2026

China turns to North Africa for oil

Higher fuel risks could hit prices and supplies for many people as fighting near Iran disrupts a key shipping route. China is speeding up energy and factory plans in North Africa after the Strait of Hormuz closed during the war in Iran. Algeria has a US$437 million naphtha unit at Arzew refinery with Sinopec and Sonatrach.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 April 2026 at 9:12

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