US Navy's blockade of Iran hits China's cheap oil deals: Report
🔴 Tension RisingIBTimes India2026-05-01
The US Navy's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has impacted China's low-cost oil deals due to the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict. China suspended new fuel export contracts and attempted to cancel existing shipments, seeking political leverage with neighboring countries. India, in contrast, continued to supply fuel to neighboring countries, demonstrating its 'Neighborhood First' policy.