China's oil demand averaged 16.52 million b/d in 2025 but fell to 14.94 million b/d in April 2026, an 8.6% decrease from March. The country has implemented a ban on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel exports to stabilize its domestic market, which has not faced shortages. Despite this, demand for gasoline and jet fuel increased year-on-year by 2.0% and 8.6%, respectively.
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