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China's crude imports up again in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's crude oil imports extended month-on-month gains in August 2026, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

09-08-2026 17:23:11

China's oil product exports continue to rise in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's oil product exports increased further month on month in August 2026, according to the preliminary data released by the General Administration of Customs of

09-08-2026 16:03:48

China to raise fuel ceilings on August 29

Guangzhou (JLC), August 28, 2026--China will raise its retail ceilings of gasoline and diesel on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), as international crude prices have rebounded over the past 10 working days.

08-28-2026 13:37:50

Independents' crude refining margins improve in late August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 27, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins improved in late August, because of increasing sales revenue, despite higher crude costs.

08-27-2026 17:14:38

China PP prices rise in August as supply tightness and costs support

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026—China’s PP prices fluctuated higher in August on supply tightness and cost support. September may see further slight gains, though unit restarts and hand-to-mouth

08-27-2026 16:03:19

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao strengthen in August

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao fluctuated upwards in August. As of August 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,345–2,350/mt, r

08-26-2026 11:22:39

China PFY prices hold firm into late‑August, yet September faces critical demand test

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026--China PFY prices held firm in early-to-mid August on aggressive destocking and strong producer pricing power, but the real test will come in September.

08-20-2026 16:48:34

China methanol maintenance peaks in July-August

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026--China's methanol industry entered a seasonal maintenance peak in July-August, with 24.86 million mt/yr of capacity under maintenance as of August 13, up 18% YoY.

08-17-2026 16:27:21

China LNG prices to drop in August

Beijing (JLC), August 13, 2026—Higher supply and weak domestic demand are likely to weigh on China LNG prices in August, though elevated costs could cap the downside.

08-13-2026 16:18:29

China PE prices to edge up in late August on low inventory, geopolitical premium

Shandong (LC), August 13, 2026—China’s PE prices are expected to edge up in late August, supported by low inventories and geopolitical crude oil premiums, although rising supply expectations

08-13-2026 08:35:37

State-owned refinery run rates rise further in early August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 6, 2026--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates extended gains in the week ending August 5 (Wednesday), JLC’s data shows.

08-06-2026 19:11:14

Shandong independents' run rates rally in early August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 5, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates rebounded in the week ending August 5, JLC’s data shows.

08-05-2026 19:06:34

Caofeidian crude storage project to be completed by end of August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 5, 2026--The Caofeidian crude oil storage and transportation project is expected to see mechanical completion by August 30, according to CNCEC No. 14.

08-05-2026 18:08:04

Chinese airlines to cut jet fuel surcharges on August 5

Guangzhou (JLC), August 3, 2026--Chinese airlines will cut their jet fuel surcharges on August 5, 2026, according to Xinhua News Agency, citing sources from these airlines.

08-03-2026 17:07:06

August maintenance to tighten China coal-based PP supply, but support seen fleeting into H2

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—China’s coal-based PP supply is expected to tighten in August on maintenance, providing temporary support, but gains will be capped by weak fundamentals in H2.

07-28-2026 15:12:42

China MEG supply tightens sharply in July, set to ease moderately in August

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026—China’s MEG supply tightened sharply in July on heavy maintenance and import disruptions, draining port stocks. Supply is set to ease in August with unit restarts.

07-21-2026 17:39:19

Zhoushan's bonded bunkering volume sets new high in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 26, 2025--Zhoushan's bonded bunkering volume reached a historical high of 770,000 mt in August 2025, Zhejiang Daily reported recently.

09-26-2025 18:40:43

Singapore's bunker fuel sales continue to increase in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 25, 2025--Singapore's bunker fuel sales continued to increase in August, mainly as a result of growing demand for alternative fuels.

09-25-2025 18:25:24

China’s LNG imports surge in August

Beijing (JLC), September 25, 2025—China’s LNG imports jumped in August 2025, as more cargoes under long-term contracts flowed into China owing to weakening international arbitrage economics.

09-25-2025 17:56:58

China’s MTBE exports remain high in August

Beijing (JLC), September 25, 2025--China exported 461,600 mt of MTBE in August 2025, up 0.53% month on month and 92.00% year on year, according to data from GACC.

09-25-2025 17:36:46

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