Global oil benchmarks have moved within a narrow range as markets weigh supply and demand signals. Brent crude stands at 111.58 USD per barrel, down from 113.43 USD the previous day, with 7 days ago at 110.37 and 30 days ago at 102.25. WTI crude is 102.37 USD per barrel, down from 104.12 USD a day earlier, with 7 days ago at 101.48 and 30 days ago at 91.11. These levels suggest a modest pullback from yesterday's highs while remaining above longer run averages.
In the domestic market, quotes for two regions show price differentials across major fuels. Region 1 prices are 31,640 for DO 0.001S-V and 30,240 for DO 0.05S-II; 26,390 for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II; 30,650 for Kerosene 2-K; 24,150 for Gasoline E10 RON 95-III; 24,950 for Gasoline E10 RON 95-V. Region 2 prices are 32,270 for DO 0.001S-V, 30,840 for DO 0.05S-II; 26,910 for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II; 31,260 for Kerosene 2-K; 24,630 for Gasoline E10 RON 95-III; 25,440 for Gasoline E10 RON 95-V. Change field remains a dash for all rows, indicating no change this period. Unit is VND per liter.
Price differentials show region specific patterns: Region 1 is cheaper for diesel DO 0.001S-V by 630 and for DO 0.05S-II by 600, and for Kerosene 2-K by 610. Region 2 is more expensive for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II by 520, Gasoline E10 RON 95-III by 480, and Gasoline E10 RON 95-V by 490, revealing a mixed regional pricing landscape across fuel types.
News highlights over the last 24 hours show mixed signals for the fuel complex. International coverage points to a gentle uptick in world oil prices, with Brent near 111.58 USD per barrel and WTI near 102.37 USD per barrel. On the domestic front, reports indicate price reductions for several fuels from their peak levels, with Gasoline E10 down about 7,261 VND per liter and Gasoline E5 down about 5,891 VND per liter, signaling a pricing pullback amid global price dynamics and local market conditions.
