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Vietnam energy and fuel price increases

Overview

In late July and August 2026, Vietnam experienced rising energy costs. Initially, retail LPG prices increased at the start of August following a rise in the global contract price to $630 per tonne. This led distributors to raise prices for both household and industrial cylinders.

By August 20, fuel prices also saw an upward adjustment following two previous sessions of declines. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade implemented hikes for various gasoline and diesel types. Officials attributed these market trends to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically citing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and peace negotiations between the US and Iran.

As of August 20, global commodity markets remain volatile. Crude oil prices have risen, with Brent approaching $94 per barrel and WTI at approximately $86.64 per barrel, driven by supply concerns regarding potential U.S. economic sanctions on Iran and shipment disruptions. In response to these international trends, domestic fuel prices in Vietnam have adjusted upward, with diesel seeing notable increases.

Entities

Vietnam · U.S. Department of the Treasury · Long Yin Long An Energy Joint Stock Company · Petrolimex · SPDR Gold Trust

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Global commodity markets rise amid oil supply risks and precious metal surges

    Global oil and precious metal prices are rising due to Middle East tensions, supply shortages in silver, and shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations affecting gold and silver.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam gas prices rise sharply in August 2026

    Vietnam raised retail LPG prices in early August 2026, with 12 kg cylinders up ~35,000 VND after the global contract price rose to $630/ton, affecting major distributors and brands.

Sources

baolaocai.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · nhandan.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn

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