As of today, September 6th, there are just five days remaining until the 18th domestic refined oil price adjustment window of 2026, which opens at midnight on September 11th. With the current pricing cycle now past its midpoint, the expected price trajectory has taken a sharp turn, shifting from an initial forecast of a decrease to a firm increase, with the likelihood of a second consecutive hike growing steadily.
By September 5th, five working days of the current calculation period had been completed. Current projections indicate that gasoline and diesel prices are expected to rise by 160 yuan per tonne and 155 yuan per tonne, respectively. When translated to costs at the pump, this means an estimated increase of 0.13 yuan per litre for 92-octane gasoline, 0.14 yuan per litre for 95-octane gasoline, and 0.13 yuan per litre for 0-diesel.
For a typical family car with a 50-litre fuel tank, filling up after the adjustment will cost an additional 6.5 to 7 yuan. At present, the national average reference prices for refined oil products are as follows: 92-octane gasoline at 8.07 yuan per litre, 95-octane gasoline at 8.61 yuan per litre, and 0-diesel at 7.73 yuan per litre. Compared to the start of this year, prices for various fuel types have already risen by 1.36 to 1.47 yuan per litre.
Should this upward adjustment be implemented, the cumulative increase in domestic oil prices for 2026 would surpass 1.5 yuan per litre. Drivers are reminded that the final adjustment result will be subject to the official announcement from the National Development and Reform Commission. For those planning to refuel, it may be worth scheduling your visit accordingly.
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