Event Brief
China’s Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions on refineries
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: China’s Commerce Ministry blocked U.S. sanctions against five refineries, creating hurdles for them to receive crude.
WHO: China’s Commerce Ministry
WHAT: Blocked U.S. sanctions against five refineries
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 8:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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