Rising Oil Prices From Iran War Squeeze China’s Trucking and Logistics Sector
By Michael Zhuang
Published on March 12, 2026.
The rising global oil prices are impacting the transportation and logistics sector in China, particularly in the wake of the Iran War, increasing operating costs for drivers and logistics firms. The National Development and Reform Commission (NSR) has reportedly increased domestic gasoline and diesel prices. This comes as freight demand is decreasing due to the country's slowing economy.
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