China on High Alert Due to US-Iran War, Immediately Takes This Action
The Chinese government has officially announced strategic steps to expand the diversification of energy imports and strengthen national reserves. This measure is taken as a swift response to enhance the nation’s capacity in facing increasingly uncertain global emergencies.
Deputy Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Wang Changlin, stressed that this step is crucial amid the current global market uncertainties. This was stated during an official press conference held by the state economic planning agency in Beijing.
“China will continue to diversify energy imports and increase energy reserves to help enhance its capacity in facing emergencies,” said Wang Changlin in his statement in Beijing on Friday (17/4/2026), quoted from Reuters.
The current global energy supply is experiencing severe disruptions due to the outbreak of war in Iran that began on 28 February. This conflict has trapped hundreds of tankers and other ships following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried around 20% of global oil shipments.
As the world’s largest oil importer, China claims that their domestic energy market remains stable. Wang explained that this stability is the result of various government policies to protect domestic oil supplies in order to counter global price shocks.
“The world’s largest oil importer’s energy market is stable thanks to government measures to maintain domestic oil supplies in order to counter global price shocks,” Wang emphasised.
Since the war broke out, China has recorded three adjustments to the retail price caps for petrol and diesel. The petrol retail price cap has risen by 2,275 yuan (Rp5,728,450) per tonne, while the diesel price has increased by 2,185 yuan (Rp5,501,830) per tonne.
Despite the increases, the Chinese government has taken bold policies to contain price volatility in society. The second and third price adjustments were limited to only about half of the slight increase that should have occurred based on the applicable pricing mechanism in the country.
Looking ahead, China is committed to continuing to aggressively promote domestic energy production. This is done to strengthen national energy sovereignty and security so as not to fully depend on escalating foreign geopolitical situations.
“China will also aggressively promote domestic production and expand energy reserves to strengthen energy security,” Wang added.
Based on official data, China recorded a record oil production of 4.3 million barrels per day (bpd) last year. Entering 2026, China’s oil production growth trend continues to show a positive graph despite the chaotic world situation.
Although oil import volumes in March experienced a year-on-year decline, domestic oil output has successfully broken a new high. Recorded, China’s oil production reached a monthly record high of 4.44 million barrels per day (bpd).