Global oil markets are steadier, with Brent crude at 81.89 USD per barrel and WTI at 78.02 USD per barrel. The 30 day ago levels show Brent at 89 USD and WTI at 82.56 USD, signaling a softer near term despite current firmness in prices.
In the domestic market, prices for all listed fuels rose in both regions. DO 0,001S-V advanced to 29,720 VND per liter in Region 1 and 30,310 in Region 2, up by 4,300 dong per liter. DO 0,05S-II moved to 27,620 in Region 1 and 28,170 in Region 2, up by 4,300 dong. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II reached 22,380 Region 1 and 22,820 Region 2, up by 2,560. Kerosene 2-K rose to 27,400 Region 1 and 27,940 Region 2, up by 2,810. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III posted 22,850 Region 1 and 23,300 Region 2, up by 2,300. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V stood at 24,250 Region 1 and 24,730 Region 2, up by 2,500.
Region 2 prices sit higher than Region 1 across all products, with margins ranging roughly from 440 to 590 dong per liter depending on the product. The widest gap appears for the DO 0,001S-V at about 590 dong, followed by similar premiums for the other variants, highlighting regional distribution differences in the domestic market.
Market news over the last 24 hours points to a firmer global energy backdrop and rising domestic prices. Across several outlets, reports indicate that world oil prices have climbed to the highest in more than three weeks, while domestic prices continue their upward trajectory. Specific headlines note that RON 92 gasoline has moved toward the lower end of its range, E10 prices fluctuated, and that crude futures have touched or exceeded 91 USD per barrel in some sessions. In addition, a report covers gold market movement with SJC gold rising to about 144.8 million dong per tael.
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