China oil consumption to rise 5.4-7.0 pct in 2006 – NDRC

BEIJING (AFX) – China’s oil consumption is expected to rise by 5.4-7.0 pct this year compared to last year, state media reported, citing a report by the National Development and Reform Commission.

The world’s second biggest oil consumer after the United States consumed 318 mln tons of oil last year, according to the commission.