petrol
The Petrol category covers refining, distribution, and market trends in the fuel industry. It explores pricing dynamics, fuel subsidies, government policies, and supply chain disruptions, providing insights into domestic demand, imports, and global energy markets.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 1.45 percent in November, South Korea and China top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$474 million in November, down from US$480 million in October, a change of -1.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 7.86 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$480 million in October, down 7.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 3.17 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1,895.59 thousand tons of gasoline and oil production in October, up 3.17 percent from 1,837.43 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam down 6.48 percent in September, South Korea and Singapore top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products worth US$521.46 million in September 2025, down 6.48 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$5.21 billion.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.15 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil output was 1.54 million tons in September, down 1.15 percent from August’s 1.56 million tons, according to the latest data from National Statistics Office. In the first nine months of 2025, cumulative production reached 13.54 million tons, up 7.9 percent year-on-year.
Energy: Singapore, South Korea top sources of Vietnam petroleum products in August
Vietnam imported US$557.59 million of petroleum products in August, a sharp 26.45 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.69 billion.
Energy: Vietnam petrol output up 6.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production was estimated at 1.60 million tons in August 2025, slightly higher than 1.58 million tons in July. Output in August rose 1.6 percent year-on-year.
Energy: Vietnam’s July petrol output up 1.7 percent month-on-month, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil products in July 2025, up from 1.57 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s top export destinations for petroleum products South Korea, China in July
Vietnam’s petroleum products exports totaled $80,950,539 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import origins for petroleum products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $758,109,263, a 9.22 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum: Vietnam’s top distributors to pilot E10 biofuel ahead of 2026 mandate
Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) and Petrolimex, Vietnam’s two largest fuel distributors, will begin piloting the sale of E10 bio-gasoline from August 1, ahead of a nationwide rollout scheduled for January 1, 2026, The Investor has reported.
Energy: Vietnam’s top export destinations for petroleum products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products saw a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $57,966,078, a -3.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s main crude oil supply sources, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of crude oil remained stable in June 2025, reaching $557,103,406, a 0.00 percent change compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s top import sources for petroleum products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $694,141,370, a 44.49 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy Vietnam petroleum product exports plunge 34.36% in May
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$60.23 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant decrease of 34.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$413.38 million.
Petroleum products: Vietnam imports plunge by 16.88 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products reached US$480.41 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 16.88 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.69 billion.
Petroleum products: Vietnam exports down 22.08 percent in April, Malaysia top destination
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products reached US$91.76 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 22.08 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$355.52 million.
Petroleum products: Vietnam imports up slightly in April, Singapore leads
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products reached US$577.95 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 3.69 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$2.23 billion.
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production rises in January but lags behind year-on-year levels
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production increased by 165.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. This was an improvement from December 2024, when output was 154.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
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