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.

China’s National Development & ​Reform Commission and its Ministry of Commerce did ⁠not immediately respond to ⁠requests for comment.