China exported record volumes of gasoil in September, triggering a decline in domestic stocks and leading the market to believe that Asia’s biggest oil consumer might have exported more than it should have, and therefore might be forced to limit overseas sales in October. September gasoil exports surged to a record high of 1.6 million mt, or 398,197 b/d, surpassing the previous high of 1.53 million mt, or 368,840 b/d, in July, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. On a daily average basis in barrels, exports in September were 44.4% higher year on year and up 55.4% month on month. “We expect gasoil exports in October to retreat from the highs to just above 1 million mt as good domestic demand is expected to keep the barrels at home,” a Beijing-based analyst said. Article Continues below… Oilgram News brings you fast-breaking global petroleum and gas news […]