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Middle East Crisis
Vietnam mulls cutting environmental tax on fuel to 0% to secure supply amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 15:20 11/03/2026Vietnam is considering reducing the environmental protection tax on gasoline and oil products to zero percent in a bid to boost imports and ensure a stable fuel supply as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy markets.
UAE pledges maximum support for Vietnam’s energy needs amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 15:35 10/03/2026President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has pledged full support for Vietnam’s immediate and long-term energy needs amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam ministry urges reduced private vehicle use, remote work amid fuel supply concerns
Vietnam News 12:18 10/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned of possible localized fuel shortages and urged residents and businesses to reduce fuel consumption, including limiting private vehicle use and increasing remote work, as tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supplies.
Vietnam cuts fuel import tax to 0% until next month
Economy 10:38 10/03/2026The Vietnamese government has issued Decree 72 reducing import tariffs on several fuel products to zero percent, effective from March 9 through April 30, in an effort to stabilize the domestic fuel market amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam adopts measures to ensure fuel supply amid Middle East tensions
Economy 16:23 09/03/2026The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has said the country is taking proactive measures to secure fuel supplies and stabilize the domestic market as global energy prices surge due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
Rising fuel, fertilizer prices worry farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam News 16:01 09/03/2026Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are facing mounting concerns as fuel and fertilizer prices surge while crop and aquaculture product prices remain stagnant, raising fears of losses in the upcoming harvests.
Vietnam proposes 0% import tax on fuel to secure supply amid Middle East tensions
Vietnam News 14:58 09/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed cutting import tariffs on several gasoline and petroleum products to zero percent to diversify supply and stabilize the domestic market amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 3 days amid Middle East tensions
Economy 17:08 07/03/2026Vietnam raised retail fuel prices sharply on Saturday afternoon, the second increase in three days, after the government activated emergency pricing rules following a surge in global oil prices linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Crowds stockpile fuel in Vietnam’s Dak Lak ahead of price hike
Vietnam News 17:04 07/03/2026Petrol stations across Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam saw unusually large crowds on Thursday as residents rushed to fill vehicles and containers before a nationwide price increase which took effect at 3:00 pm the same day.
Vietnam says March fuel supply sufficient, warns of risks if Middle East conflict drags on
Economy 12:28 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade said fuel supply for the domestic market in March is expected to be sufficient but warned the market could face greater difficulties if conflict in the Middle East continues into April.
Middle East tensions may extend Ho Chi Minh City–Europe shipping times by up to 10 days
Ho Chi Minh City 14:22 06/03/2026Rising tensions in the Middle East could extend shipping times for cargo from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe by seven to 10 days and drive up logistics costs, prompting city authorities to urge businesses to diversify export markets, officials said on Thursday.
Vietnam prepares evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East amid rising tensions
Vietnam News 13:55 06/03/2026Vietnam has prepared evacuation plans for its citizens in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate, though no Vietnamese nationals have been reported being affected by the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
