Gasoline prices on Thursday afternoon went up for the second week after plunging non-stop since mid-August.
The popular fuel RON95 rose 3.80% to VND20,510 (US$0.83) per liter.
Diesel went up 2.7% to VND 17,500.
Regulators said that fuel prices in the last seven days were affected by rising tension in the Middle East, China’s economic boost, and ongoing Russia-Ukraine military conflict.
Gasolines rose 5% while oils added 2.3-4.6%. RON95 is now priced at $85.6 per barrel and diesel $84.4.
