The China National Petroleum Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. was established on December 9, 2019, which marked the separation of large⁃scale oil and gas pipeline network from petroleum and petrochemical companies, followed by a new stage of independent operation of oil and gas pipeline network in China. As an important part of the oil and gas pipeline network, similar to the crude oil pipeline network and the natural gas pipeline network, the refined oil pipeline will experience a major change in its operating model after reorganization into the National Petroleum Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd.This paper analyzes the differences between several typical operating modes of refined oil products pipeline, explains the shortcomings in the transformation and adaptability of refined oil pipelines in China. The reform methods of refined oil products pipeline are discussed, and the corresponding suggestions are put forward.