Motorists have just over a day to top up their tanks before the next scheduled fuel price review takes effect. According to the domestic refined oil product price adjustment cycle, the 18th pricing window for 2023 will officially open at 24:00 on September 11 (tomorrow), with the current statistical progress for this cycle already reaching 90%.

Projected Price Movement for This Round: Latest calculations based on data from the 9th working day (September 10) indicate that gasoline prices are expected to rise by 340 yuan per tonne, while diesel is projected to increase by 330 yuan per tonne. Converting these wholesale adjustments to retail pump prices, 92-octane gasoline is forecast to climb by 0.27 yuan per litre, 95-octane gasoline by 0.29 yuan per litre, and 0-diesel by 0.28 yuan per litre.

For the average driver, this translates to an additional cost of roughly 13.5 to 14.5 yuan to completely fill a standard 50-litre fuel tank. As of now, the national average reference prices stand at 8.07 yuan per litre for 92-octane gasoline, 8.61 yuan per litre for 95-octane gasoline, and 7.73 yuan per litre for 0-diesel.

Practical Advice for Motorists: Given that prices are likely to rise at 24:00 on September 11, owners of fuel-powered vehicles are advised to complete their refuelling before the deadline. Doing so could help you save a considerable amount on your upcoming travel expenses. Please note that the figures mentioned here are only institutional projections; the final adjustment magnitude will be subject to the official announcement released by the relevant authorities.