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China April Auto Sales Drop as War Hits Demand for Gasoline Cars

Bloomberg Markets · May 11, 2026, 3:31 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

China’s car sales fell 21.5% in April after deliveries of gasoline vehicles plunged due to the Iran oil shock, and electric car demand wasn’t strong enough to counter the slump.

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China April Auto Sales Drop as War Hits Demand for Gasoline Cars

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