China extends fuel export control, with May shipments to rise modestly, sources say

China has approved 500,000 metric tons of refined fuel exports for May to regions other than Hong Kong, nearly doubling forecast shipments for April, trading sources said.

Countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Australia, Bangladesh, Maldives and Myanmar are expected to receive fuels, with the Chinese government designating the volumes and destinations, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

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The National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce did not immediately respond to requests for comment.