Global oil markets show modest gains as Brent crude sits at 76.24 USD per barrel and WTI at 72.45 USD per barrel. The price action includes a set of relative changes from the prior day and over the past month: Brent previous day 72.19, 7 days ago 71.15, and 30 days ago 94.37; WTI previous day 68.81, 7 days ago 68.03, and 30 days ago 91.40. The backdrop combines ongoing geopolitical tensions near the Hormuz Strait and shifting expectations about Iranian oil supply, alongside US policy moves that influence spot and futures prices. Market participants note the potential for renewed volatility as headlines evolve.
Domestic fuel prices in the market are shown in two price regions. Diesel DO 0.001S-V is 23,270 VND per liter in Region 1 and 23,730 VND per liter in Region 2. Diesel DO 0.05S-II is 21,170 VND per liter in Region 1 and 21,590 VND per liter in Region 2. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II is 19,730 VND per liter in Region 1 and 20,120 VND per liter in Region 2. Kerosene 2-K is 20,960 VND per liter in Region 1 and 21,370 VND per liter in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III is 20,410 VND per liter in Region 1 and 20,810 VND per liter in Region 2. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V is 21,610 VND per liter in Region 1 and 22,040 VND per liter in Region 2. Unit is VND per liter.
On a regional basis, Region 2 prices sit higher than Region 1 across all listed products, with the following approximate differentials: diesel DO 0.001S-V about 460 VND, diesel DO 0.05S-II about 420 VND, gasoline E5 RON 92-II about 390 VND, kerosene about 410 VND, gasoline E10 RON 95-III about 400 VND, and gasoline E10 RON 95-V about 430 VND. The gaps reflect distribution and supply dynamics between regions while domestic policy and subsidies remain unchanged in the data.
In the past 24 hours, market news highlights stronger oil prices as attention centers on tensions in Hormuz and US moves affecting Iranian oil exports. Headlines note a notable rise in oil futures amid these developments, while global benchmarks continue to trade with volatility. Within the domestic market, price levels remain elevated relative to earlier periods, with regional differentials offering some variation for consumers and distributors. The data imply a continuing sensitivity of local fuel prices to international crude movements and geopolitical risk, suggesting potential further volatility if supply concerns persist.
