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General · 18 April 2026

China turns to North Africa for oil

China turns to North Africa for oil

AI Generated (Gemini)

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.

Reported by South China Morning Post · How we write briefs

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