Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?
ChinaâÂÂs oil prices hit a record high this week, topping out at about 130 US dollars a barrel, as globally supply disruptions drive up prices. But is the worldâÂÂs biggest oil importer at risk of running out? Al JazeeraâÂÂs Katrina Yu explains.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
