Global oil benchmarks closed lower in the latest session, with Brent at 85.14 USD per barrel and WTI at 87.28 USD per barrel. The values for the previous day matched these levels for both benchmarks, while seven days ago Brent stood at 91.75 and WTI at 84.89, and 30 days ago Brent was 73.01 and WTI 69.73. The data suggests a cautious stabilization after a recent pullback, amid mixed supply signals and shifting demand expectations.
In the domestic market, prices are unchanged versus the prior update across all listed products. Prices by region are shown as follows in VND per liter: DO 0.001S-V Region 1 25,420; Region 2 25,920. DO 0.05S-II Region 1 23,320; Region 2 23,780. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II Region 1 19,820; Region 2 20,210. Kerosene 2-K Region 1 24,590; Region 2 25,080. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III Region 1 20,550; Region 2 20,960. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V Region 1 21,750; Region 2 22,180. Unit is VND per liter. Across all products Region 2 prices are higher than Region 1 by roughly 390 to 500 VND per liter, reflecting regional pricing differentials within the same fuel grades.
The structure of the domestic price gaps indicates persistent regional pricing dynamics, with Region 2 consistently priced higher. No price adjustments were recorded in this update, suggesting alignment with current policy and supply conditions as traders monitor global price movements for potential shifts in the near term.
Market news over the past 24 hours shows a broad decline in global oil prices, with reports that Brent and WTI have retreated from recent highs. Domestic headlines emphasize the continuing discourse around fuel costs and the relative affordability of certain blends such as E10 in some markets, while the broader energy sentiment remains sensitive to macroeconomic signals and inventory data.
