As of September 6th, only five days remain before the 18th domestic refined oil price adjustment window of 2026 opens at 24:00 on September 11th. With the current pricing cycle now past its halfway mark, forecasters are projecting an increase of 160 yuan per tonne for gasoline and 155 yuan per tonne for diesel. Converted to pump prices, 92-octane gasoline is expected to rise by 0.13 yuan per litre, 95-octane by 0.14 yuan per litre, and 0-grade diesel by 0.13 yuan per litre.
For a typical family car with a 50-litre tank, topping up after the adjustment will cost an additional 6.5 to 7 yuan. It's important to note that these figures are based on institutional estimates and projections—the final adjustment magnitude will be confirmed by official announcements.
Turning to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran situation, the U.S. Central Command stated on September 5th that its forces had struck three Iranian oil tankers. This action came in response to what the U.S. military described as ballistic missile launches by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting two U.S. naval vessels patrolling regional waters.
According to a fresh assessment released by U.S. intelligence agencies, despite more than six months of American military operations against Iran, Tehran has grown "more confident" in its ability to target U.S. forces across the Middle East. The assessment also suggests Iran appears determined to continue its confrontation with Washington, at least through the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November.
Meanwhile, a growing number of critics are accusing the U.S. government of underestimating Iran's resilience. One member of the House Intelligence Committee noted that throughout this conflict, the U.S. administration has lacked a clear strategy, while the Iranian government has managed to withstand the pressure.
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