China to lower retail Gasoline and Diesel prices by 555 and 530 CNY/t from April 22nd

China's decision to lower retail gasoline and diesel prices is a significant move that could signal changes in oil demand dynamics within the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Apr 2026, 07:19 UTCOn the live feed at 06:59 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Pakistani diplomatic source to Al Jazeera says "The Iranian preliminary delegation has arrived in Islamabad", "US delegation is present in Islamabad"

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Pakistani diplomatic source to Al Jazeera says "The US preliminary delegation is present in the capital Islamabad"

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China to lower retail Gasoline and Diesel prices by 555 and 530 CNY/t from April 22nd

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French PM Lecornu has asked ministers to reduce spending by an extra EUR 4bln, AFP reports

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Iran's Judiciary head says it is "very possible" that negotiations will not lead to a result, in that scenario Iran will act again and there will be a response to the US' interception of a Iranian ship

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This price reduction may provide relief to consumers and stimulate domestic consumption, potentially influencing global oil prices amid existing supply concerns. Traders should consider the implications for other energy assets and whether this reflects broader economic conditions or a targeted policy response.

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