Gas retailers in HCM city said gas prices will be raised slightly by VND 1,500 per 12kg canister as of today.
The increase is because the world price of imported gas rises from March, 2016 at US$ 5 per ton, from US$ 300 to US$ 305 against the previous month.
Accordingly, Saigon Petro's gas prices rose by VND 125 per kg (included VAT), equal to VND 1,500 per 12 kg canister compared to last month. Retail prices will be VND 258,500 per 12 kg canister
