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China’s Refined-Fuel Exports Reach 6.01 Million Tonnes as August Recovery Outpaces the Year-to-Date Trend

China’s refined-fuel exports strengthened in August, but weaker cumulative shipments call for a measured assessment of supply and refinery economics.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Beijing, 18 September 2026 – China exported 6.01 million metric tonnes of refined fuel in August, up 12.7% from a year earlier, as shipments strengthened following the easing of export restrictions. The monthly recovery brings regional fuel availability into focus, but the broader trade picture remains more restrained than the August headline alone suggests.

Customs figures showed refined-fuel exports totalled 34.24 million tonnes in the first eight months of the year, down 9.6% from the corresponding period a year earlier. Restrictions introduced in mid-March were eased in mid-July. The contrast between a stronger month and a weaker cumulative total is central to interpreting the data: a rebound in recent shipments does not mean the year-to-date shortfall has disappeared. Jet-fuel exports also reached a record high, according to the customs report.

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