Global oil markets edged higher in early July as traders weigh geopolitical risk and supply constraints. Brent crude is trading around 76.23 USD per barrel, while WTI sits near 72 USD per barrel. Previous day values were 76.08 for Brent and 71.81 for WTI, with 7 days ago at 72.19 and 68.81 and 30 days ago at 87.33 and 84.88 respectively, illustrating a recent stabilization after a period of volatility.
In the domestic market, retail fuel prices across Regions 1 and 2 show a uniform pattern of higher prices in Region 2 across all products. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II is 19 190 VND per liter in Region 1 and 19 570 VND per liter in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III is 20 000 VND/l in Region 1 and 20 400 VND/l in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V is 21 200 VND/l in Region 1 and 21 620 VND/l in Region 2. Diesel 2-K is 21 610 VND/l in Region 1 and 22 040 VND/l in Region 2. Special diesel DO 0 001S-V is 23 840 VND/l in Region 1 and 24 310 VND/l in Region 2. DO 0 05S-II is 21 740 VND/l in Region 1 and 22 170 VND/l in Region 2. Unit is VND per liter.
Across Regions 1 and 2, every product carries a Region 2 premium ranging roughly 380 to 470 VND per liter. The largest gap appears for DO 0 001S-V at 470 VND, while Gasoline E5 RON 92-II shows a 380 VND premium, and E10 RON 95-III and E10 RON 95-V reflect about 400 to 420 VND differences.
Market news over the past 24 hours highlights a cautious global tone as oil markets await moves next week amid geopolitical risk. Some outlets note Brent briefly rising above 78 USD per barrel, signaling continued risk premium, while WTI sits around 72 USD. On the domestic front, E10 pricing is described as competitive in some reports, with expectations of possible near term adjustments that could modestly ease gasoline costs, though the listed regional prices remain unchanged as of 13 July 2026.
