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Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports to bolster stocks, sources say
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chinese refiners have suspended oil product exports for October to preserve domestic fuel stocks amid global supply constraints caused by the Iran war and disruptions in Russian refining. State major PetroChina cancelled gasoline and jet fuel shipments, and Zhejiang Petrochemical did not plan exports during the holiday week, with future export resumption dependent on inventory levels.
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You face tighter fuel exports from China as their government prioritises domestic supply over global shipment. This pause opens space for alternative suppliers to fill gaps but signals rising pressure on global fuel prices.
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