In early 2026, independent Chinese refiners increased their reliance on discounted Iranian heavy crude oil due to widening price differentials and the reduced attractiveness of alternative sanctioned supplies.

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• Person: Yucheng Hou Organization: Ciris
  Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ...

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• Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... www.ciris.info Yucheng Hou · Ciris via serper

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