Global oil markets traded firmer as supply and demand dynamics remained under close watch as of 19 July 2026. Brent crude rose to 76.23 USD per barrel, up from 76.08 USD the previous day, while WTI stood at 72.00 USD per barrel, up from 71.81 USD the previous day. Over the last 7 days the levels were broadly unchanged near these marks, with Brent at 76.08 and WTI at 71.81. Looking back over 30 days, Brent traded around 80.59 USD and WTI around 76.54 USD, signaling a softer stance from a month ago despite today’s uptick.
On the domestic front, the latest price list shows Region 2 consistently higher than Region 1 across all fuel products, with price gaps ranging from 380 to 470 VND per liter. Diesel 0.001S-V is 23,840 in Region 1 and 24,310 in Region 2; Diesel 0.05S-II is 21,740 vs 22,170; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II is 19,190 vs 19,570; Kerosene 2-K is 21,610 vs 22,040; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III is 20,000 vs 20,400; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V is 21,200 vs 21,620. The change indicator shows a dash for all products, implying no change from the preceding period.
Regional price differentials suggest a consistent premium for Region 2, driven by distribution logistics and regional pricing policies visible in the current data. The average spread across the six products is roughly 422 VND per liter, with the smallest gap for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II and the largest for Diesel 0.001S-V.
Market news and trends from the last 24 hours indicate global prices have climbed amid expectations of ongoing demand strength and supply constraints. The report headlines highlight a week of gains in world oil prices and a continued rise in domestic fuel costs. With Brent near 76 USD and WTI near 72 USD, traders will watch for potential further movements as the week unfolds.
