China’s Fuel Exports Surge as Global Diesel Shortage Deepens

China’s refined fuel exports reached 6.01 million tons in August, representing a 12.7% increase from the same month the prior year, according to customs data. The August shipments exceeded pre-war levels, with jet fuel exports hitting record highs. However, the cumulative total for the first eight months of the year declined 9.6% compared to the equivalent period in 2025, reflecting the impact of export restrictions imposed earlier.
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