Retail gas prices by region
Recorded on May 6, the domestic gas market continued to maintain a stable state after mixed fluctuations at the beginning of the month, with the price level not recording any new adjustments in most areas.
In the North, gas prices maintained a sideways trend. In Hanoi, a 12kg cylinder maintained at 598.104 VND, while a 48kg cylinder stabilized at 2,392.416 VND after the previous decrease. Similarly, Hai Phong continued to anchor prices at 596.160 VND/12kg cylinder and 2,428.704 VND/48kg cylinder, showing that the market is entering a stage of accumulation with a narrow amplitude.
The Central region also recorded a "silent wave" after the first increase of the month. In Da Nang, the price of a 12kg cylinder remained at 587,000 VND, while a 48kg cylinder maintained at 2,263,000 VND, unchanged compared to recent sessions.
In the South, the stable trend continues to dominate. In Ho Chi Minh City, the price of 12kg cylinders is maintained at 592,000 VND and 48kg cylinders are 2,364,000 VND. Meanwhile, Can Tho is still the locality with the lowest price in the country, with 12kg cylinders about 550,000 VND and 48kg cylinders at 2,200,000 VND.
Current developments show that the gas market is clearly differentiated by region after the adjustment period at the beginning of the month. While the North is under downward pressure in the industrial segment, some central and southern regions previously recorded an upward trend, creating a significant price difference.
Notably, Petrolimex gas prices in Hanoi remained unchanged at 598.104 VND/12kg cylinder, reflecting the stabilization trend of the group of key enterprises, contributing to maintaining cost stability for consumers in the short term.
Retail gas prices by brand
Recorded on May 6, Petrolimex gas prices in Hanoi continued to maintain a stable state, when a 12kg cylinder anchored at 598.104 VND, unchanged compared to recent sessions.
Saigon Petro continues to list 654,500 VND/12kg cylinder and 2,455,000 VND/45kg cylinder, no new adjustments recorded after the first fluctuation period of the month.
Pacific Petro, after the previous increase, has now stalled. The price of the 12kg tank remained at VND 670,000, while the 45kg tank remained at VND 2,509,000, showing that the market is entering a short-term balance phase.
For PV GAS, retail prices also stabilized again after the previous slight fluctuations. In Hanoi, the 12kg cylinder remained at 610,600 VND and the 45kg cylinder was 2,289,750 VND. In Ho Chi Minh City, the prices were 667,081 VND/12kg cylinder and 2,501,509 VND/45kg cylinder respectively, continuing to maintain the difference between regions.
In general, the price level of gas according to brands is going sideways, but there is still a clear differentiation between distribution systems and regions. In this context, monitoring price fluctuations according to each brand will help households and businesses be more proactive in choosing sources of supply, thereby optimizing fuel costs.
