# Vietnam inflation and price control measures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-inflation-and-price-control-measures > Updated: 2026-10-11T23:43:40.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In September 2026, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang directed ministries and local authorities to implement strict measures to control prices and inflation for the remainder of the year. The government’s strategy aimed to balance economic growth with social security by monitoring the Consumer Price Index and essential commodity prices. Key actions included coordinating monetary and fiscal policies, regulating credit growth in priority sectors, and implementing tax or fee exemptions for petroleum and fertilizers to reduce business costs. By October 2026, the Ministry of Finance updated its inflation forecasts, projecting a rise between 4.5% and 4.8% for the final quarter. The State Bank of Vietnam anticipated an average annual inflation rate of 4.5% to 5%, while international organizations estimated a range of 4.2% to 5.5%. Upward price pressures were attributed to global energy and raw material fluctuations, exchange rate risks, geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains, and increased demand from public investment and year-end seasonal consumption. To address these risks, authorities maintained a focus on stabilizing the macroeconomy through close coordination between fiscal and monetary policies and continued tax relief measures. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Vietnam Ministry of Finance updates 2026 inflation forecasts Vietnam's Ministry of Finance forecasts 2026 inflation between 4.5% and 4.8%, citing global energy volatility, geopolitical tensions, and rising year-end demand as primary drivers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-finance-updates-2026-inflation-forecasts ### 2026-09-13: Vietnam directs strict price and inflation controls for late 2026 Vietnam's Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang has ordered strict price and inflation controls for late 2026, focusing on tax reductions, flexible monetary policy, and supporting key sectors like agriculture and exports. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-directs-strict-price-and-inflation-controls-for-late-2026 --- Cite as: Vietnam inflation and price control measures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-inflation-and-price-control-measures