China has overtaken OPEC as the main oil price influencer, with its buying behavior dictating short-term cues. Chinese refinery margins now indicate price direction, impacting global markets. While OPEC still holds long-term sway, Chinese import momentum drives immediate pricing shifts. Geopolitical factors and opaque Chinese buying further complicate oil price dynamics.

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