China Says It Will Limit Increase in Fuel Prices -- WSJ

Dow Jones03-24

By Thomas Grove

China said it would reduce a planned increase to the price of domestic refined oil products to limit the strain on consumers.

It said prices would go up by about 10%, compared with an originally planned 20% rise. The National Development and Reform Commission, which announced the measure, said that it would continue to monitor the market and make sure supplies are reaching consumers.

The commission, which said it would raise prices earlier this month, said the latest measures were implemented to "reduce the burden on downstream users, and ensure stable economic operation." China is a net importer of oil, and about 45% of its shipments travel through the Strait of Hormuz.

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