Global oil markets were broadly steady in early July, with Brent crude around 72.13 USD per barrel and WTI around 68.24 USD per barrel. The data show Brent at 72.13 USD, previous day 72.13, seven days ago 73.52, and 30 days ago 93.09. WTI is 68.24 USD per barrel, with previous day 68.78, seven days ago 70.19, and 30 days ago 90.54. The week and month comparisons point to a softer tone from the elevated levels seen a month ago, which could support a relatively stable domestic pricing environment in the near term.
On the domestic front, posted fuel prices show a regional spread. In Region 1 the prices are: Diesel oil 0.001S-V 23,270 dong per liter; Diesel oil 0.05S-II 21,170; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II 19,730; Kerosene 2-K 20,960; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III 20,410; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V 21,610. In Region 2 the prices are: Diesel oil 0.001S-V 23,730; Diesel oil 0.05S-II 21,590; Gasoline E5 RON 92-II 20,120; Kerosene 2-K 21,370; Gasoline E10 RON 95-III 20,810; Gasoline E10 RON 95-V 22,040. Unit: VND per liter.
Price dispersion is evident, with Region 2 consistently higher across all listed products. The differences range from 390 dong per liter for Gasoline E5 RON 92-II to 460 dong per liter for Diesel oil 0.001S-V. Specifically, Region 2 is 460 dong higher on DO 0.001S-V, 390–420 dong higher on the other products, and 430 dong higher on Gasoline E10 RON 95-V. The data show no reported changes for the current update, implying these are the posted levels rather than moves from the previous update.
Market news over the last 24 hours highlights a mixed narrative. Local outlets report a gentle retreat in domestic fuel prices against a backdrop of world oil that has also softened, with Brent hovering near 72 USD per barrel and WTI near 68 USD per barrel. The historical readings show 1-day Brent at 72.13 and WTI at 68.78, 7 days ago at 73.52 and 70.19, and 30 days ago at 93.09 and 90.54. In particular, several headlines note that E10 gasoline has fallen sharply by about 11,000 dong per liter, while RON 92 prices have moved above 19,000 dong per liter, underscoring ongoing sensitivity to global cues and regional price divergence.
