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China’s Gasoline Stocks Hit 4-Year Low

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China’s commercial gasoline inventories fell to the lowest level since June 2019 amid higher demand from holiday travel according to BNEF.

  • Chinese jet fuel demand has been rising due to expanded international flight scheduled during the summer months. The next three months through September will see a 20% increase in international flights, translated into an additional 20kbpd of jet fuel demand.
  • At the same time diesel inventories remained elevated as the economic slowdown is weighing on fuel use.
  • Refining activity showed a mixed picture in June. Throughput in Shandong independent refineries was down to 61% at the end of June, hitting a seasonal low. Run rates at state-owned refineries averaged 78% in June, slightly higher than a month ago.
  • Refining margins are under pressure as diesel cracks remain weak. Profits for oil, coal and fuel processors dropped by 93% in May on the year.


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