Global oil markets show a modest uptick as Brent trades at 76.23 USD per barrel, up from 76.08 USD the previous day. WTI remains near 72.00 USD per barrel, above the previous day level of 71.81. The latest figures also map weekly and monthly comparisons: Brent was 72.19 USD seven days ago and 87.33 USD thirty days ago, while WTI stood at 68.81 USD a week ago and 84.88 USD thirty days ago. The current levels imply a cautious but firmer tone for international crude into mid July 2026.
Domestic price data show regional variation across the two reporting zones. Diesel DO 0.001S-V is 23,840 VND per liter in Region 1 and 24,310 VND per liter in Region 2. Diesel DO 0.05S-II is 21,740 VND in Region 1 and 22,170 VND in Region 2. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II is 19,190 VND in Region 1 and 19,570 VND in Region 2. Kerosene 2-K is 21,610 VND in Region 1 and 22,040 VND in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III is 20,000 VND in Region 1 and 20,400 VND in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V is 21,200 VND in Region 1 and 21,620 VND in Region 2. Unit is VND per liter. All listed fuels show Region 2 prices higher than Region 1 by roughly 380 to 470 VND per liter.
The price dispersion across regions underscores regional margins and distribution costs rather than a uniform national price. Across the six fuel types, Region 2 carries a consistent premium ranging from about 380 to 470 VND per liter, implying local factors influencing retail pricing beyond the base international crude movements.
Over the past 24 hours, market chatter centers on global oil price direction and domestic expectations. Brent crude briefly rose above 78 USD per barrel, while WTI hovered around 72 USD. In domestic coverage, headlines note that E10 gasoline was reported to be cheaper and there is talk of further price adjustments in the near term, including a reference to a potential 11,400 VND per liter reduction for E10 in some reports. The broader tone suggests a cautious week ahead with potential volatility as geopolitical developments and supply dynamics unfold.
