Fuel price today 17/8/2026: [Global oil prices drift higher while domestic fuel prices rise across regions]

Global oil benchmarks Brent and WTI hovered near August levels, with Brent at 81.89 USD per barrel and WTI at 78.02 USD per barrel, showing little change from the previous day. The 30-day readings show Brent at 88.10 USD and WTI at 81.78 USD, signaling a softer trend versus a month ago even as near-term moves remain subdued.

Domestic price revisions across two regions show universal gains for all listed fuel types. Diesel 0.001S-V is 29,720 VND per liter in Region 1 and 30,310 VND per liter in Region 2, up by 4,300 VND. Diesel 0.05S-II is 27,620 VND/L in Region 1 and 28,170 VND/L in Region 2, up by 4,300. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II is 22,380 VND/L in Region 1 and 22,820 VND/L in Region 2, up by 2,560. Kerosene 2-K is 27,400 VND/L in Region 1 and 27,940 VND/L in Region 2, up by 2,810. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III is 22,850 VND/L in Region 1 and 23,300 VND/L in Region 2, up by 2,300. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V is 24,250 VND/L in Region 1 and 24,730 VND/L in Region 2, up by 2,500. Unit is VND per liter.

Across regions, Region 2 prices are higher than Region 1 for every listed product, with spreads ranging from 440 to 590 VND per liter. The largest delta is for Diesel 0.001S-V at 590 VND per liter, while the smallest delta is 440 VND per liter for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II.

Market news over the last 24 hours points to a mixed but generally firmer tone in energy markets. Several outlets report that world oil prices edged higher on August 17, with Brent hovering near the upper 80s and WTI showing momentum in certain reports. Domestic coverage also notes ongoing price movements, including headlines about days with no change and others mentioning declines in subsegments such as E10 gasoline approaching 18,000 VND per liter in some observations. Overall, the domestic price lift tracks firmer global quotes while the news cycle reflects a dynamic mix of sentiment and price signals for fuel products.