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China's top economic planner announced on Monday that it is taking temporary control measures on domestic gasoline and diesel prices to shield the economy and consumers from a recent abnormal spike in international crude oil prices.

国家发展和改革委员会3月23日宣布，为保障经济和消费者免受近期国际原油价格异常飙升的冲击，将对国内汽油、柴油价格采取临时调控措施。

Starting at midnight on Monday, the retail prices of gasoline and diesel will see a moderated increase of 1,160 yuan ($163) and 1,115 yuan per metric ton, respectively, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.

根据国家发展改革委发布的通知，自3月23日24时起，国内汽油、柴油零售价将适度上调，每吨分别上涨1160元和1115元。

Under the country's existing pricing mechanism, the sharp rise in global oil prices—driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts, would have triggered a much steeper hike of 2,205 yuan per ton for gasoline and 2,120 yuan per ton for diesel.

根据现行价格机制计算，受地缘政治冲突加剧影响，国际油价持续飙升，原本汽、柴油价格每吨分别应上调2205元和2120元。

The NDRC stated that this temporary intervention, executed within the framework of the current pricing mechanism, is designed to mitigate the impact of extreme global market fluctuations. The move aims to ease the financial burden on downstream users, ensure the smooth operation of the macroeconomy, and safeguard people's basic livelihoods.

国家发改委表示，此次在现行价格机制框架内实施的临时调控措施，旨在有效减缓国际油价异常上涨带来的冲击，减轻下游用户负担，保障经济平稳运行和社会民生。

To maintain market stability, the commission has directed major oil production and sales enterprises to optimize their operations, coordinate transport, and guarantee an adequate market supply of refined oil.

国家发展改革委将指导成品油生产销售企业全力做好成品油生产组织调运，保障市场供应。

Furthermore, the NDRC pledged to work closely with relevant departments to intensify market supervision. Authorities will strictly crack down on any violations of national price policies to maintain market order and effectively protect consumer rights and interests.

此外，国家发改委将密切配合相关部门加大市场监督检查力度，严厉查处不执行国家价格政策等违法违规行为，切实维护市场秩序，保护消费者利益。

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