Gasoline prices see 3rd hike this month

Gasoline prices on Thursday afternoon rose for the third time this month and reached a four-week high. The popular fuel RON95 went up 2.45% to VND23,010 ($0.90) per liter. Biofuel E5 RON92 rose 2.37% to VND23,010. Diesel increased by 1.57% to VND20,680.

Gas production hikes and regional buying to cut LNG imports

Thailand plans to increase domestic gas production and renew gas purchases from neighbouring countries to reduce its dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as gas demand is expected to increase in Asia, say energy authorities and analysts.