China August crude imports improve, but are down year-on-year
China crude oil imports in August improved versus July volumes, but were down 23.4% year-on-year, per customs data. The first eight months were down year-on-year as well, after restricting refinery inputs.
4% from a year earlier, according to customs data released on Tuesday. 6% less oil in the first eight months than a year earlier after restricting refi…