Filling stations overcrowded for possible oil price hike

Photo taken at night on May 23 shows that cars queue up in long line at a filling station for refueling in Beijing at the news that oil price would likely be raised the next day. According to National development and Reform Commission, China will raise the retail price of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel by 500 yuan per ton respectively starting from May 24. In Beijing, the price of 93-octane petrol will be raised up by 0.44 yuan to 5.09 yuan per ton.

Cars wait in long line at night for refueling at a filling station in Beijing at the news that China will raise the retail price of petrol, diesel as well as aviation fuel.

Cars wait in long line at night for refueling at a filling station in Beijing at the news of possible oil price hike, May 23.