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Petrol Price in China Today (September 2026)
Average prices for No. 95 petrol and diesel in China, in yuan and Pakistani rupees, with a simple explanation of how the government adjusts prices every 10 working days.
Quick answer: In September 2026, No. 95 petrol in China costs about ¥8.90 per litre (about Rs 369), and diesel about ¥7.98 (about Rs 331). The more common No. 92 petrol is usually around half a yuan cheaper. Prices differ a little from province to province.
💡 In Simple Words
- Who sets the price? The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) sets maximum retail prices; stations can sell below them.
- How often does it change? Every 10 working days, if world oil prices have moved enough.
- Why do cities differ? Each province has its own ceiling price, based on transport and local costs.
- Latest change: on 12 September 2026, prices rose by about ¥0.2 per litre, a smaller increase than the formula required.
How China Sets Fuel Prices
China uses a formula linked to international crude oil prices. Every 10 working days the NDRC checks how much world prices have moved. If the change is big enough, it raises or lowers the maximum retail price of petrol and diesel, usually announced in yuan per tonne and then converted to a per-litre price at the pump.
The government can also step in to soften big jumps. When the 2026 Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring in March, Beijing capped the increase, which kept No. 92 petrol from reaching ¥9 a litre. It did the same on 12 September, raising petrol by 260 yuan per tonne instead of the 435 yuan the formula called for.
How Much Does a Full Tank Cost?
| Tank size | No. 95 petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 50 litres (family car) | ¥445 · ≈ Rs 18,470 | ¥399 · ≈ Rs 16,560 |
| 60 litres (SUV) | ¥534 · ≈ Rs 22,160 | ¥479 · ≈ Rs 19,880 |
China vs Pakistan
No. 95 petrol in China costs about Rs 369 a litre, a little less than Pakistan’s price of around Rs 390. Diesel is noticeably cheaper in China: about Rs 331 against over Rs 400 in Pakistan.
Both countries import much of their oil, but China’s large refining industry, domestic oil production and its willingness to cap price rises help keep pump prices lower. See today’s petrol price in Pakistan or compare more countries on our international fuel prices page.
Good to Know
- Most everyday cars in China use No. 92 petrol. No. 95 is for cars whose manual asks for it.
- Drivers often fill up just before an announced price rise, so stations can be busy around adjustment dates.
- [Editor: add a first-hand note or photo from a Chinese fuel station, from a reader or contact, if available.]
✅ Who Wrote This and How We Checked
Written by Tahir Subhani, founder of Petrol Price Pakistan and a petroleum industry researcher who tracks official fuel prices in Pakistan and neighbouring countries.
Where the prices come from: national average prices based on NDRC data (via GlobalPetrolPrices, 14 September 2026) and NDRC’s 12 September adjustment announcement, reported by China.org.cn.
How we convert to rupees: using the yuan to US dollar and US dollar to Pakistani rupee rates on the update date (about Rs 41.5 per yuan).
When we update: after each NDRC adjustment.
China Petrol Price FAQs
In September 2026, No. 95 petrol averages about ¥8.90 per litre and diesel about ¥7.98. No. 92 petrol is usually around ¥0.4–0.6 cheaper than No. 95.
At about Rs 41.5 per yuan, No. 95 petrol costs roughly Rs 369 per litre and diesel about Rs 331.
The NDRC reviews prices every 10 working days and adjusts them if international oil prices have moved enough.
Each province has its own maximum price, reflecting transport and local costs, so prices vary slightly across the country.
Slightly. No. 95 petrol in China is about Rs 369 a litre, while petrol in Pakistan is around Rs 390. Diesel is much cheaper in China.