China tells some major refiners to maintain high fuel production to safeguard supplies for domestic consumers, according to people familiar with the matter. The instruction comes as renewed risk to oil shipments in the Persian Gulf raises concerns about crude and fuel availability, with tensions linked to an Iran conflict again affecting the regional shipping environment. The guidance is aimed at ensuring enough fuel supply while global logistics face uncertainty, particularly as strikes and other disruptions in and around the Persian Gulf continue to threaten trade flows. The reports do not specify the refiners involved, the duration of the instruction, or exact output targets, but the overall rationale is to reduce the chance of shortages at home if overseas supply routes are disrupted further. The move reflects China’s focus on maintaining steady domestic energy delivery during periods of heightened geopolitical risk that can influence crude sourcing and downstream fuel availability.