Petrol prices continue to drop Petrol retail prices were reduced again as of 3pm on Tuesday, marking the 8th consecutive decrease this year, the ministries of industry and trade and finance announced.

Petrol prices continue to drop The retail price of RON 95-III was reduced by VNĐ514 to VNĐ20,405 per litre (US$0.87) while E5 fuel RON 92 dropped by VNĐ544 to VNĐ19,358 per litre.

Petrol prices continue to drop

Petrol retail prices were reduced, the ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance announced.

New fuel option left many gassed off

Saigon Petro Co., Ltd has proposed halting the sale of popular 95-octane gasoline A95 and replacing it with E5 bio fuel, facing opposition from experts and customers.

Fuel prices rise second time this year

The prices of all kinds of fuel increased as from 15:00 of April 7 following a joint decision of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Saigon Petro proposes to bring A92 back

Saigon Petro has proposed to bring petrol A92 back to the market when the consumption of E5 bio-fuel is low and it is not meeting the target of environmental protection.

E5 fuel makes up 65% of petrol sales

The number of local consumers using E5 in their autos has been increasing rapidly, though bio-fuel has only been put into use nationwide for just the past month.

E5 bio-fuel quality comes under scrutiny from drivers1

Nearly three weeks since RON92 grade petrol was replaced with E5 bio-fuel, customers have questioned the bio fuel’s quality,  Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper reported.

Ministry assures E5 bio-fuel meets int’l standards

The quality of E5 bio fuel in Việt Nam is ensured and meets international standards. All features, capacity and fuel consumption remain the same, and in some criteria E5 is better than RON 92, officials said.

Customers still unsure of E5 fuel: officials

Many motorbike owners are still unsure if the new E5 fuel being sold nationwide suits their vehicles, and authorities need to improve public awareness accordingly, officials admit.