Brent crude fell 2.00% intraday to $81.25/bbl. WTI fell $2.00 to $79.39/bbl, down 2.46%.

June 16 — National Bureau of Statistics spokesman Wang Guanhua said China’s economic quality and efficiency have improved as the economy shifts from old to new drivers. Energy intensity at industrial enterprises above designated size fell in May—energy consumed per unit of industrial output declined—attributed to greener, cleaner upgrades in traditional industries and years of building a cleaner, more efficient energy supply. Jan–May vehicle output fell, but value added in complete-vehicle manufacturing at enterprises above designated size still rose, reflecting ongoing product‑mix upgrades and a rising share of higher‑value models.

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