Global oil markets show Brent crude at 81.89 USD per barrel and WTI at 78.02 USD per barrel. Over the past 30 days, Brent traded between 76.08 and 85.14 USD per barrel, signaling ongoing volatility as markets weigh demand, supply, and macro signals. In the last 24 hours, market chatter has been mixed, with some headlines noting a down week for fuels and others indicating pockets of price strength, underscoring a cautious mood among traders.
Domestic price actions across two regions are summarized in the following English translation and expressed in VND per liter. Diesel 0.001S-V: Region 1 29,720; Region 2 30,310; Change +4,300 VND per liter. Diesel 0.05S-II: Region 1 27,620; Region 2 28,170; Change +4,300. Kerosene 2-K: Region 1 27,400; Region 2 27,940; Change +2,810. Gasoline E5 RON 92-II: Region 1 22,380; Region 2 22,820; Change +2,560. Gasoline E10 RON 95-III: Region 1 22,850; Region 2 23,300; Change +2,300. Gasoline E10 RON 95-V: Region 1 24,250; Region 2 24,730; Change +2,500. Unit: VND per liter.
Regional price differentials show Region 2 prices consistently higher than Region 1 across all products, with gaps ranging roughly from 440 to 590 VND per liter. The magnitude of daily changes spans from about 2,300 to 4,300 VND per liter, indicating coordinated upward adjustments across regions while maintaining a persistent regional spread.
Market news and trends from the past 24 hours reveal volatility and mixed signals in the fuel space. Headlines report a weekly decline in local fuel prices in some outlets, while others cite a modest uptick in global crude prices by around 1 USD per barrel. Domestic sentiment remains unsettled about next week’s direction, with reports that Vietnamese fuel prices are currently lower than those in Laos by about 22,592 dong per liter. In addition, recent sessions show E10 falling by more than 500 dong per liter and E5 declining by approximately 700 dong per liter, underscoring ongoing near-term pressure on retail prices. Collectively, the narrative suggests global crude sensitivity to macro data and policy signals, paired with continuing regional adjustments in the domestic market.
