Chinese Cargoes Hint at Fuels Relief for Neighbors Despite Curbs

China has exported cargoes of diesel and other fuels to energy-starved countries across Southeast Asia over the weekend, in what could be a signal of support despite export curbs imposed earlier this month.

Emerging economies in Asia have been among the most acutely impacted by a war in the Middle East that has upended the energy trade, pushing up prices and creating widespread shortages. Countries including the Philippines have indicated they would turn to others in the region for help through the supply crunch.