New Fuel Invoicing Regulations: Nationwide Rollout Starting November 2026

Are you often in a hurry when refueling,

can't be bothered to wait for an invoice, and then can't find the receipt when you need it for reimbursement?

This cumbersome process is about to become a thing of the past.

Starting this November, nationwide "instant invoicing upon refueling" will be implemented.

The invoice will be issued automatically the moment you pay at the pump.

Let's take a closer look.

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"Transaction Equals Invoice" – New Fuel Invoicing Rules Are Here

Source: State Taxation Administration

https://fgk.chinatax.gov.cn/zcfgk/c100012/c5250347/content.html

✅ Implementation Timeline

Announcement: June 8, 2026 – effective immediately upon publication

Transition Period: June 8 – October 31, 2026 – all gas stations to complete system upgrades

Full Nationwide Rollout: November 1, 2026 – all refined fuel retail outlets across China

✅ Applicable Entities

All licensed gas stations, marine refueling vessels, and rural diesel retail outlets – no exceptions or exemptions

Core Highlights of the New Rules

Image source: AI-generated

✅ Core Mechanism

Leveraging the tax authority's Leqi (digital tax) platform, upon completion of fuel payment, a fully digital electronic invoice will be automatically and instantly issued – achieving "transaction equals invoice" and eliminating manual invoicing.

✅ Two System Integration Pathways

Large Oil Enterprises: Integrate proprietary systems with the Leqi dedicated channel

Small Private Stations: Connect through compliant third-party Leqi co-use platforms

✅ Unified Invoicing Rules for All Payment Scenarios

All four payment methods are covered:

1️⃣ Third-Party Payment (WeChat/Alipay, etc.): Instant invoice upon transaction completion

2️⃣ Internet Platforms: Direct connection to Leqi, instant invoicing, tax information reported per regulations

3️⃣ Fuel Cards (Physical/Virtual): Option to receive non-taxable receipt at top-up, or standard/special VAT invoice at refueling

4️⃣ Cash/Credit/Corporate Transfer: Instant invoicing based on actual transaction data

✅ What Does "Transaction Equals Invoice" Mean?

Simply put: After you fill up your tank and pay, the invoice is automatically generated. No more queuing, no more worrying about forgetting to request an invoice, no more being asked "Do you want a receipt?"

According to the official announcement, "transaction equals invoice" means that after a refined fuel retail station completes a fuel sale, the transaction data triggers the tax authority's Leqi platform to instantly issue a fully digital electronic invoice to the buyer in full amount.

Gas stations can choose between two implementation methods based on their system integration capabilities:

👉 Leqi Self-Use: For stations with system integration capabilities – upon confirmation by provincial tax authorities, upgrade pump management, POS, and other systems to connect to the Leqi platform, automatically matching sales and payment data for invoicing

👉 Leqi Co-Use: For stations without integration capabilities – simply connect to a compliant third-party Leqi co-use platform

✅ Penalties for Non-Compliance:

Failure to implement "transaction equals invoice" by the deadline → order to rectify, handled under the Tax Collection and Administration Law and Invoice Management Measures

Using non-company payment QR codes to circumvent regulation → order to rectify, fine up to RMB 10,000, confiscation of illegal gains

Tax evasion → recovery of unpaid taxes plus late fees, plus a fine of 50% to 5 times the underpaid amount

Current Fuel Prices in Zhengzhou

✅ Zhengzhou Current Fuel Prices:

92 Octane Gasoline: RMB 7.95/liter
95 Octane Gasoline: RMB 8.49/liter
0 Diesel: RMB 7.6/liter

Retail enterprises may set their own specific prices within the maximum retail price limits.

✅ Wholesale Maximum Prices:

92 Octane Gasoline: RMB 10,168/ton
95 Octane Gasoline: RMB 10,760/ton
0 Diesel: RMB 8,535/ton

Available Fuel Discounts in Zhengzhou

#### 1. Amap (Gaode Maps) – Grab RMB 200 Minus RMB 50 Fuel Coupons

• Time: Until June 30, daily at 10:00/14:00/16:00/20:00
• Coupon: RMB 200-50 fuel voucher
• How to get: Available via Amap app

#### 2. 2026 Zhengzhou Off-Peak Fueling Discounts (May – September, 20:00 – 6:00)

Sinopec Zhengzhou:

• Fuel price discount: RMB 0.12–0.80/liter discount during nighttime hours
• Annual maintenance card purchasers get 12 nighttime fuel coupons (RMB 10 off RMB 200)
• Free car wash for members and cash-paying customers spending over RMB 200

PetroChina Zhengzhou:

• Electronic card members: fuel payment over RMB 220 → 99% discount e-coupon
• Fuel payment over RMB 300 → 98% discount e-coupon

Daqiao Petrochemical:

• Member fuel price: additional RMB 0.10/liter discount during nighttime
• Free car wash: 20:00–22:00 daily (no car wash card needed)

Source: State Taxation Administration, Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission. This article is translated from the original Chinese publication by Zhengzhou Local News (郑州本地宝).

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