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Story summary
- China resold record LNG volumes and reloaded 1.31 million metric tons in 2026 as demand weakened and spot prices rose.
- China banned refined fuel exports to preserve domestic supply amid the Iran war's impact on energy shipments.
- Electricity generation is increasingly powered by renewables, reducing coal and LNG imports.
- Analysts expect stable pipeline gas imports and domestic production despite high prices and weak industrial demand.
