China Takes Close Look at 'Teapot' Refineries Again

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China is taking a close look at the country's small independent "teapot" refiners again, with customs officials checking their imports of "bitumen mix" — some of which appear to consist of heavy Iranian crude oil.

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Oil Demand, Independent Refiners, Policy and Regulation, Sanctions, Refining
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