What is the norm for filling up your bike/car at Vietnamese gas stations (Vietnamese petrol stations)? What are the current fuel and gasoline prices in Vietnam? Find out with our local guide.
Common Types of Fuel in Vietnam and Their Prices (July 2024)
Fuel and gasoline prices in Vietnam fluctuate quite frequently following the worldwide fuel price trends, significantly influenced by those countries from which Vietnam imports gasoline, namely Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea (Vietnam still depends on imports for gasoline).
The latest change to fuel and gasoline prices in Vietnam occurred on 6 November 2018, and the good news for all is that it decreased. Below are the details:
Gas price in Vietnam for motorbikes and some cars
- E5 RON 92 – II (Ethanol 5%): from VND 22,000/liter (US$ 0.86)
- RON 95 – III (Research Octane Number 95): from VND 23,000/liter (US$ 0.90)
- RON 95 – V: from VND 23,500/liter
A few years ago, motorbike owners in Vietnam also had another fuel option —RON 92. However, since the government aims to promote the more environmentally friendly E5, no gas stations provide RON 92 anymore.
Prices for other fuels in Vietnam
- Diesel (DO 0,001S-V and DO 0,05S-II): from VND 20,000/liter
- Petroleum: from VND 26,600/liter
- Mazut: from VND 17,00/liter
How to Fill up Your Bike/Car at Vietnam Gas Stations
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Unlike gas stations in other more developed countries that operate on self-service, at Vietnamese gas stations, customers always have employees fill up their bikes or cars. Some stations have self-service gas pumps mixed with serviced ones, but the price is about the same and doesn’t yield much more benefits or convenience, so Vietnamese still choose the latter.
The steps are:
- Park your car/bike
- State your desired amount to the employee, usually in price rather than volume.
For example, VND 50,000 or 100,000 (round numbers are the norm for ordering oil amount in Vietnam) - Monitor the number on the electronic board to check your amount
It might be tricky to find a gas station in rural areas where gas stations are few and far between, so always plan ahead. If you’re lucky enough, you might run into locals selling gas on the street in a small plastic bottle. However, we only recommend this as the last resort because you don’t know if it’s quality gas. Some people might dilute it with water to make extra profits!
Summary of Fuel and Gasoline Prices in Vietnam
Fuel and gasoline prices in Vietnam hover around VND 20,000/liter (US$0.86). You can pay for gas using e-wallets such as Momo. However, always beware of snatch thefts at gas stations. Another note is to choose national brands of gas stations such as Petrolimex, PV, or Shell.
Note: The price in this post is the latest update on July 2024, from Petrolimex