Max Price Spike
$118.5
+58% shock escalation
Decision Response Lag
3 Days
President Xi Unilateral Order
China SPR Remaining
795 MB
Initial: 900 MB Buffer
Net Supply Deficit
0.0 mbpd
Fully offset by drawdown
Institutional Mechanics Comparison (The Economist Reference)
| Governance System | Decision Speed | Consensus Mechanism | Strategic SPR & Refinery Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Central Planner | 1 to 3 Days (Direct Xi Jinping Mandate) | Unilateral Mandate (0 Friction) | Direct state control over 900MB SPR & refinery quotas |
| OPEC Multi-Member | 60 to 180 Days (120D Avg) | 21-Nation Unanimous Bargaining | Voluntary quota compliance, defection risk, delayed response |
Simulated Telemetry Proof Surface
Slug: china-opec-energy-power-88
Mode: china
Month 3 Price: $0.00
Peak Price: $0.00
OPEC Delay: 4 Months
Disruption: 2.5 mbpd