Chinese petrol prices rose the most since 2000, even after unprecedented government intervention, as the war in Iran upends global oil markets. Petrol went up by 1,160 yuan (US$169) per tonne at the end of Monday and diesel prices rose by 1,115 yuan, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The increases would have been about twice as high had the usual pricing rules been followed, it said. The roughly 11 per cent increases, the fifth this year, came after Iran closed...
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China EV makers gain as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Chinese petrol and diesel prices have significantly increased due to the war in Iran disrupting global oil markets. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) reported petrol prices rose by 1,160 yuan (US$169) per tonne and diesel by 1,115 yuan, marking the largest increase since 2000.
Neil Denslow,Raymond MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-24 · 09:17 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese petrol and diesel prices have significantly increased due to the war in Iran disrupting global oil markets. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) reported petrol prices rose by 1,160 yuan (US$169) per tonne and diesel by 1,115 yuan, marking the largest increase since 2000. The NDRC intervened to lessen the impact, stating the increases would have been double without intervention. These price hikes, the fifth this year, are a direct consequence of Iran's actions impacting global oil supply and subsequently, China's fuel costs. This situation is likely to benefit Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers as consumers seek alternatives to rising petrol prices.
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The roughly 11 per cent increases are the fifth this year.
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The increases would have been about twice as high had the usual pricing rules been followed.
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Diesel prices rose by 1,115 yuan.
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Petrol went up by 1,160 yuan (US$169) per tonne at the end of Monday.
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Chinese petrol prices rose the most since 2000.
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