China has accelerated purchases of Russia's ESPO crude oil, securing all available August-loading cargoes from the Kozmino terminal and several September shipments weeks ahead of schedule. The early buying reflects refiners' concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East oil supplies amid escalating regional risks. The move underscores China's reliance on Russian energy as geopolitical tensions threaten alternative sources.
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