China suspends fuel exports for October
China's refiners have suspended fuel exports for October, with state-owned PetroChina canceling several gasoline and jet fuel shipments ahead of a weeklong holiday, according to multiple sources. The suspension comes as global supplies are already strained by disruptions from the Iran war and attacks on Russian refineries, and commercial diesel inventories are roughly 20 million barrels below prewar levels. U.S. officials warned the loss of Chinese diesel exports will tighten markets, the EIA projects low distillate inventories through 2026, and the pause could raise diesel and heating oil prices in affected countries.
China halted most fuel exports for October, tightening global supply.
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China has limited fuel exports before and then eased those limits. The move follows…
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