China to resume October fuel exports after a brief halt, trade sources say
China is set to resume refined fuel exports in October following a brief pause during the Golden Week holiday. This move is expected to alleviate pressure on tight global fuel markets that have been strained by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Why it matters
The resumption of Chinese fuel exports is a critical factor in stabilizing global energy prices amid supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war.
China is set to resume October refined fuel exports after a brief halt during its Golden Week holiday, a move that will help ease tight global fuel markets, four traders familiar with the matter said on Friday (October 9,, 2026).
China has approved October exports of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel combined at around 3.7 million metric tons, according to two separate industry participants.
China began curbing fuel exports in March to safeguard domestic fuel supplies as the Iran war disrupted crude oil flows and refinery production, but relaxed controls between July and September.
While Beijing typically regulates fuel exports through a quota system, it has recently tightened oversight by vetting shipments on a month-by-month basis.
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