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Shandong made up 11.6% of China's crude oil imports in 2015, Kpler data showed, the year the government allowed teapots to directly import crude. Since 2016, its share has averaged 27%.

Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Shandong Haiyou Petrochemical Group refinery is seen in Ju county, Shandong province, China July 25, 2018. Picture taken July 25, 2018.