Global oil prices steadied near recent highs as traders weigh geopolitical risk and supply expectations. Brent crude is priced at 76.23 USD per barrel and WTI at 72.00 USD per barrel. The previous day values were 76.08 for Brent and 71.81 for WTI, with 7 day levels at 72.19 for Brent and 68.81 for WTI and 30 day levels at 87.33 for Brent and 84.88 for WTI. The current snapshot suggests a cautious risk premium in Brent with ongoing volatility as markets monitor Middle East developments and broader demand signals.
Domestically, regional fuel prices show variation across product groups. In Region 1 the prices are DO 0.001S-V 23,840 VND per liter; DO 0.05S-II 21,740; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II 19,190; Kerosene 2-K 21,610; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III 20,000; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V 21,200. In Region 2 the prices are DO 0.001S-V 24,310; DO 0.05S-II 22,170; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II 19,570; Kerosene 2-K 22,040; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III 20,400; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V 21,620. Unit is VND per liter.
Across products, Region 2 prices are generally higher than Region 1 by about 380 to 470 VND per liter. The largest gaps appear for the lower octane gasoline and for DO grade fuels, while premium gasoline shows a similar but slightly smaller differential.
Market news and trends over the past 24 hours show a cautious tone for fuel markets. Global headlines report expectations of higher oil prices as tensions in the Middle East intensify and supply concerns persist. Brent has been described as rising above 78 USD per barrel in some sources due to regional risk, while US market activity remains sensitive to geopolitical developments. In the domestic context, forecasts and headlines suggest potential near term declines for E10 by around 500 VND per liter in the next cycle, and investors continue to monitor the stance of the Federal Reserve as macro signals evolve.
