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China halts fuel exports, pushing Brent crude above $100

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1 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

China has suspended fuel exports for October, leading to Brent crude prices climbing above $100 per barrel amid already strained global energy markets due to the U.S.-Iran conflict and disruptions in Russian refining infrastructure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China's fuel export halt tightens an already volatile energy market, forcing you to reassess supply dependencies and price risk in your planning this month.

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