Global oil benchmarks posted a mixed session as markets digest supply expectations and demand signals. Brent crude is around 85.14 USD per barrel, while WTI sits near 87.28 USD per barrel. Brent has eased from last week’s high around 89.0 USD yet remains well above the 30-day low near 72.6 USD. WTI has moved higher versus the previous week, trading near 87.28 after 7 days ago at 82.56, and well above the 30-day low of 69.23. The snapshot underscores ongoing volatility in the crude complex as traders weigh geopolitical risk and sentiment ahead of upcoming policy cues.
Within the domestic market, price levels for key fuels are published in two regions per liter in VND. Region 1 and Region 2 show the following comparisons: DO 0.001S-V at 25,420 VND/L in Region 1 and 25,920 VND/L in Region 2; DO 0.05S-II at 23,320 VND/L in Region 1 and 23,780 VND/L in Region 2; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II at 19,820 VND/L in Region 1 and 20,210 VND/L in Region 2; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III at 20,550 VND/L in Region 1 and 20,960 VND/L in Region 2; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V at 21,750 VND/L in Region 1 and 22,180 VND/L in Region 2. In Region 2 prices are higher by roughly 460 to 600 VND per liter across the board, reflecting regional pricing gaps within the same market framework.
Kerosenes 2-K is priced at 24,590 VND/L in Region 1 and 25,080 VND/L in Region 2, a spread of about 490 VND/L. The data shows no rate changes indicated for the current period, suggesting stability in near term domestic pricing across both regions.
Over the last 24 hours, market news highlights a mix of drivers. Several outlets report a softer tone for world oil prices while domestic gasoline shows mixed movement. Some analysts forecast potential upward pressure in the next period, with headlines suggesting possible increases of around 2,000 VND per liter for gasoline depending on supply shifts. Geopolitical developments and the evolving demand outlook remain key influences for both international benchmarks and domestic pump prices.
