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China's August refined fuel exports exceed pre-Iran war levels, jet fuel exports hit record high

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18 September 2026

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China

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China's August refined fuel exports rose 12.7% year-on-year with jet fuel exports hitting a record high after easing export restrictions imposed in March. Exports of diesel also rose significantly, despite year-to-date declines, as China capitalises on higher overseas margins amid Middle East supply risks.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a shifting energy trade where China loosens export limits to chase profits amid global supply disruptions. This opens chances for energy importers and traders to adjust sourcing as China’s refined fuel export volumes surge.

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Climate Techchinafuel-exportsjet-fueldieselenergy-markets