Retail prices of petrol slightly went up in the latest adjustment on Thursday by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Gasoline prices increased slightly during the latest adjustment on January 11. Photo: CHIEN THANG

Accordingly, the prices of RON92 and RON 95-III rose by VND35 and VND19 to no more than VND22,041 and VND21,935 per litre, respectively.

Meanwhile, diesel and kerosene are being sold at the prices of VND19,700 and VND20,331 per litre, an increase of VND339 and VND374, respectively. Mazut oil was capped at a maximum of VND15,810 per kg, up VND320.

The two ministries decided to use the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund for mazut oil at VND300 per kg the same as the previous adjustment.

Additionally, the inter-ministries continue to maintain the price difference between RON92 biofuel and RON95 mineral gasoline at a reasonable level in order to encourage people to use biofuels in accordance with the policies issued by the central government.

Reporting by CHIEN THANG - Translating by M.DUNG