{
  "id": 2113648,
  "title": "Gasoline prices rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/gasoline-prices-rise",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:10:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/gasoline-prices-rise-5111350.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gasoline prices across Vietnam have seen a notable increase in recent days. The E10 RON9 fuel, a popular blend, rose by 2.49% to VND22,660 (US$0.87) per liter. The E5 RON92 variant also saw a 2.83% hike to VND21,830. Diesel prices increased by a more significant margin of 4.81%, reaching VND28,540 per liter.\n\nThe rise in gasoline prices can be attributed to developments in the Middle East. Tensions escalated after the United Arab Emirates suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran. This move has further strained fuel prices due to ongoing disruptions in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and developments in U.S.-Iranian peace negotiations.\n\nEven with this increase, Vietnam's gasoline prices remain relatively lower compared to neighboring countries. For instance, they are 15% lower than in Cambodia, 23% lower than in Thailand, 29% lower than in China, and a substantial 50% lower than in Laos. Despite the global surge in fuel prices, Vietnamese consumers continue to benefit from comparatively affordable fuel prices.",
  "summary": "Vietnam gasoline and diesel prices rose on Thursday amid a hike in global fuel prices, but remained cheaper than in neighboring markets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gasoline prices in Vietnam increased by 2.49% to VND22,660 per liter.",
    "Diesel prices rose by 4.81%, reaching VND28,540 per liter.",
    "Vietnam's fuel prices remain 15-50% lower than neighboring countries."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}