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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 INE crude price surges amid mounting US-Iran tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), August 31, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased sharply on Monday as the tensions between the United States and Iran esca

08-31-2026 19:15:20

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

Gas injection into Jidong Oilfield UGS cluster exceeds 2 bcm

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026—As of August 22, PetroChina Jidong Oilfield Company has injected over 2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas into its Nanpu 1 and Baogu 2 underground gas storage (

08-27-2026 17:54:52

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

China INE crude price slumps after reports of potential US-Iran deal

Guangzhou (JLC), August 26, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) plunged on Wednesday following reports of a potential ceasefire agreement between t

08-26-2026 19:02:57

China’s MTBE exports still robust in July

Beijing (JLC), August 26, 2026--China’s MTBE exports registered 648,780 mt in July 2026, down 0.49% month on month but up 41.30% year on year, according to data from the GACC.

08-26-2026 17:38:37

Caustic soda prices show rebounds on supply-side supply

08-26-2026 15:00:50

PTA industry sees lower social inventory and widening basis

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—In China, PTA supply remained tight due to relatively low operating rates, which reached as low as 51.08% on August 8, amid concentrated unit maintenance and production

08-26-2026 14:54:20

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 INE crude price extends gains after US oil rigs slip

Guangzhou (JLC), August 24, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased further on Monday after a drop in the US oil rig count.

08-24-2026 19:00:54

China INE crude price rises on fresh US threat against Iran

Guangzhou (JLC), August 21, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased on Friday following the United States’ threat of unprecedented economic w

08-21-2026 19:19:49

China records on-year rise in July crude imports from Russia

Guangzhou (JLC), August 20, 2026--China tallied a year-on-year increase of 5.17% in its imports of Russian crude in July 2026 when its total imports plunged.

08-20-2026 17:30:02

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 INE crude price extends gains as hopes of US-Iran deal fade

Guangzhou (JLC), August 18, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased further on Tuesday as prospects for a peace agreement between the US and

08-18-2026 19:05:32

Shanghai Port completes first simultaneous LNG and methanol bunkering at anchorage

Guangzhou (JLC), August 17, 2026--Shanghai Port simultaneously completed the bunkering of green methanol and LNG for two international vessels for the first time at the Lvhuashan Anchorage during Augu

08-17-2026 18:50:36

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 INE crude price rises further amid stalled US-Iran talks

Guangzhou (JLC), August 13, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to grow on Thursday amid as negotiations between the US and Iran were at

08-13-2026 19:03:37

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