国内成品油零售限价迎来年内第三次搁浅，短期燃油成本保持不变

Core Viewpoint - Domestic refined oil retail prices have experienced their third freeze of the year as of July 29, 2023, due to minimal fluctuations in international oil prices and the current domestic pricing mechanism [1][2]. Price Adjustment Summary - In 2023, domestic refined oil retail prices have undergone 15 adjustment cycles, including 6 increases, 3 freezes, and 6 decreases [2]. - The average price of refined oil for the first ten working days prior to July 29 was less than 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous ten working days before July 15, leading to no price adjustments [1]. Market Analysis - The international crude oil market has shown a narrow range of fluctuations, with the domestic refined oil wholesale market also reflecting a similar trend, where gasoline prices are performing slightly better than diesel [3]. - Analysts predict that the domestic gasoline and diesel market will continue to exhibit weak consolidation trends in the near future [3]. - OPEC+ is expected to hold a meeting in early August to set production policies for September, which may influence market sentiment and pricing [3]. - On the supply side, OPEC+ is anticipated to maintain a significant increase in production, potentially completing its original plan of increasing by 2.2 million barrels per day ahead of schedule in September [3]. - On the demand side, the ongoing summer travel peak in the U.S. is expected to sustain fuel demand, although concerns regarding U.S. tariffs and global economic outlook may keep the market cautious [3]. Short-term Market Sentiment - The market is currently focused on U.S.-China negotiations, with positive expectations potentially boosting oil prices in the short term [4].