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Spike in Crude Forces Fourth Fuel Hike of 2026 as Chinese Drivers Queue and Costs Climb

China implemented its fourth retail fuel price increase of 2026 after international crude surged above $100 a barrel amid Middle East escalations. The rise has prompted queues at service stations and will raise costs for motorists and logistics firms, while analysts warn of further domestic increases if geopolitical tensions push oil higher.

SoBiz2026年3月10日 04:07

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Ipiranga gas station with moving vehicles on a bustling city street.

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China’s Retail Fuel Prices to Jump — Filling a 70L Tank Will Cost Nearly ¥40 More

China is set to raise retail fuel prices on March 9, with forecasts showing gasoline up about ¥0.50–0.56 per litre and diesel around ¥0.57 per litre. That will make filling a standard 70-litre car tank almost ¥40 more expensive, tightening cost pressures for households and transport-intensive businesses.

SoBiz2026年3月9日 08:27

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