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China eases controls on fuel exports for a second month

Published

6 August 2026

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regulatory

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Energy Storage

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China

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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

China has eased refined fuel export controls for the second consecutive month in August, allowing shipments closer to pre-war levels despite continued crude supply challenges linked to the Iran conflict. Export quotas total 2.7 million tons excluding Hong Kong and Macau, with the ability to roll over unused July allowances into September.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.

◆ The Wire takeaway

China's shift in export rules signals a reopening of fuel export markets that could ease supply bottlenecks downstream. If you depend on Chinese refined fuels or their supply chains, watch for emerging export volumes that may affect your sourcing or pricing this quarter.

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