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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

China INE crude price edges down amid expected US-Iran talks

Guangzhou (JLC), August 3, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) inched lower amid expectations of negotiations between the United States and Iran.

08-03-2026 19:05:38

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

China INE crude soars after Trump says US will hit Iran in retaliation

Guangzhou (JLC), July 30, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded sharply on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said the United States

07-30-2026 18:38:06

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 INE crude price retreats after US, Iran halt mutual attacks

Guangzhou (JLC), July 27, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Monday after the United States and Iran suspended strikes against each o

07-27-2026 18:39:29

Zhoushan-Ningbo submarine pipeline project comes under construction

Guangzhou (JLC), July 27, 2026--China's first long-distance cross-sea pipeline project for chemicals, the Zhoushan-Ningbo submarine pipeline project, has recently come under construction, the Zhousha

07-27-2026 18:02:24

Dushanzi Petchem starts up China's first full-chain green ethylene project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical commissioned China's first full-chain green, low-carbon ethylene project on July 16, the company announced via its WeChat account.

07-23-2026 18:59:28

Declines in soda ash price caused by weak fundamentals

China soda ash prices showed frequent declines, which was caused by the excess capacity, high inventory and weak demand.

07-23-2026 17:20:34

Geopolitical cost-push rally lifts PP yet weak fundamentals cap sustained upside

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--The US-Iran conflict lifted crude costs and drove PP up 7.52%, yet weak downstream demand and ample supply cap upside, leaving near-term direction hinged on geopolitical

07-23-2026 16:38:59

China PP prices surge in Jul on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026--China PP prices surged in July on robust cost support. The crude oil-PP price correlation index climbed to 0.85 in 2026 amid crude volatility and tightening supply.

07-22-2026 17:48:25

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

China MAP prices hold firm on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026--China MAP prices held steady at high levels in the first half of July, backed by solid cost support, despite sluggish demand and slow new order placements.

07-21-2026 17:10:26

New battery tax policy to have limited impact on NEV industry

Guangzhou (JLC), July 21, 2026--China will phase in adjustments to its consumption tax policy on batteries from September 1 this year, which will lead to a moderate increase in battery costs for new e

07-21-2026 15:42:05

China's fuel oil imports from Russia surge in June

Guangzhou (JLC), July 20, 2026-China's fuel oil imports from Russia surged in June, consolidating the latter's position as the largest fuel oil supplier to China.

07-20-2026 18:42:09

China INE crude price soars amid mounting US-Iran tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), July 20, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Monday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

07-20-2026 18:39:22

Gas injection into Dagang Oilfield UGS cluster exceeds 1.78 bcm

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—PetroChina injected about 1.781 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas into its Dagang Oilfield underground gas storage (UGS) cluster from March 25 to July 15.

07-16-2026 17:36:22

Potassium sulfate industrial chain prices weaken on multiple negative factors

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—In July, China’s potassium sulfate and potassium chloride prices weakened simultaneously amid weakness in the supply-demand fundamentals. Potassium sulfate enterprises wh

07-16-2026 17:12:43

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