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China’s crude imports rebound from nearly decade low

Guangzhou (JLC), August 7, 2026--China's crude oil imports rebounded month on month in July 2026 after hitting a nearly decade low in June, according to data released by the General Administration of

08-07-2026 19:29:46

Crude stocks at Shandong ports surge due to capacity increase

Guangzhou (JLC), August 6, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports rose significantly in the week ending August 6 due to an increase in the total storage capacity and

08-06-2026 19:09:43

Independents' refining margins for imported crude turn positive

Guangzhou (JLC), August 6, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining margins for imported crude turned positive in early August, as crude costs dropped rapidly and sales revenue increased.

08-06-2026 16:05:40

Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical exports MTBE for first time

Guangzhou (JLC), August 4, 2026--Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical exported its first batch of MTBE by sea recently, the company said on its WeChat platform on August 2.

08-04-2026 18:49:57

Sinopec Jinan starts export of lubricant base oil processed with supplied materials

Guangzhou (JLC), August 3, 2026--Sinopec Jinan Refining & Chemical completed the loading and dispatch of its first batch of high-viscosity Group II No. 10 lubricant base oil in late July, destined for

08-03-2026 17:01:37

Crude stocks at Shandong ports slip to over 45-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), July 30, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports fell further in the week ending July 30, hitting a new low in more than 45 months.

07-30-2026 18:37:11

Independents' refining margins for imported crude weaken

Guangzhou (JLC), July 30, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining margins for imported crude weakened in late July, as crude costs rose more significantly than sales revenue.

07-30-2026 15:55:54

China’s toluene exports rise in H1 2026 amid multiple bullish driving factors

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China exported about 820,784.91 mt of toluene, surging by 123.24% year on year, driven by tightening supply in Asia due to feedstock supply con

07-29-2026 16:56:22

PE prices retreat after losing cost support

The PE prices retreated due to weak fundamentals in China, after the cost-side support was depressed by lower crude oil price.

07-29-2026 16:26:37

Jun propylene imports saw on-month rise

07-29-2026 14:41:06

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

LNG bunkering volume at Shanghai Port hits 2 million cbm

Beijing (JLC), July 27, 2026—The cumulative LNG bunkering volume at Shanghai Port surpassed 2 million cubic meters (cbm) on July 25, according to Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd.

07-27-2026 18:09:49

Zhejiang Province completes first bio-jet fuel export

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--Zhejiang Province completed its first bio-jet fuel export at Jiaxing Port on July 18, the Jiaxing Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) said on its WeChat platform.

07-23-2026 19:18:53

Crude stocks at Shandong ports hit over 17-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports fell further in the week ending July 23, hitting a new low in more than 17 months.

07-23-2026 19:07:14

China's bonded bunker fuel imports rebound in June

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--China's bonded bunker fuel imports rebounded in June, after hitting a 16-month low in the previous month.

07-23-2026 18:59:03

China imports crude from fewer sources in H1

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--China imported crude from only 35 countries and regions in the first half (H1) of this year, down from 45 in the same period of time in 2025, according to the data from

07-23-2026 18:56:47

China’s Jun PET bottle chip exports down

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s PET bottle chip exports in June declined both on month and on year, amid weakening external demand and mounting supply in the overseas market.

07-23-2026 17:36:05

China’s MTBE exports remain strong in June

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2025--China’s MTBE exports tallied 652,000 mt in June 2026, inching up by 0.30% month on month and jumping by 114.76% year on year, according to data from the GACC.

07-23-2026 17:22:28

China’s LPG imports drop in June

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2026—LPG inflows to China amounted to 1.95 mln mt in June 2026, down 3.57% month on month and 26.16% year on year.

07-23-2026 17:05:07

China’s asphalt imports rebound in Jun

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2026—China imported 123,994 mt of asphalt in June, up 11.35% month on month but down 67.00% year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

07-23-2026 15:52:32

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