China Refined Oil Export Quota Falls Remarkably in 2017, Price War in the Cards

Published: Sep 21, 2017 10:20

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China’s export quota of refined oil is much lower in 2017 than last year.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21 (SMM) - China’s export quota of refined oil is much lower in 2017 than last year.

With the big drop in export quota, a price war is expected in China’s domestic market.

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