Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-09 04:14Group 1 - Oil stocks rose in early trading, with Shanghai Petrochemical (00338) up 4.29% at HKD 1.46, CNOOC (00883) up 1.74% at HKD 21.04, PetroChina (00857) up 1.38% at HKD 8.08, CNOOC Services (601808) (02883) up 0.82% at HKD 7.38, and Sinopec (00386) up 0.43% at HKD 4.69 [1] - International oil prices rebounded on Thursday after two days of decline, with Brent crude oil rising by as much as 5%, reaching a two-week high [1] - A tanker heading to Russia was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea, and Iraq is moving towards nationalization of the West Qurna 2 oil field due to US sanctions on Russia's Lukoil [1] Group 2 - Iran is facing nationwide protests due to economic difficulties and has implemented internet restrictions [1] - On January 8, the State Council approved the restructuring of China National Petroleum Corporation (601857) and China Aviation Oil Group [1] - According to Everbright Securities, the merger between Sinopec Group (600028) and China Aviation Oil Group will enhance Sinopec's competitiveness in the refined oil business by integrating the entire industrial chain of aviation fuel production, sales, and refueling [1]