Vietnam cuts retail electricity price, scraps gasoline tax

· Economy · Vietnam

Vietnam cut its retail electricity price and removed the gasoline tax from November 1, CNA reported. The measures are aimed at easing costs for households and businesses. The report did not specify the size of the electricity price cut or the tax rate removed. Vietnam has been navigating pressure from energy costs, and the changes mark a shift toward lower consumer prices for power and fuel.

Why it matters：Lower power and fuel prices can support household spending and manufacturing competitiveness in one of Asia's fastest-growing export economies.

Key points

  • The changes took effect on November 1.
  • Both retail electricity prices and the gasoline tax were affected.
  • The report did not give the size of the cuts.

Sources (original reporting)

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