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Vietnam Prime Minister Visits Russia Amid Fuel Crisis

3/22/2026

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Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnam's prime minister, began an official visit to Russia on March 22, 2026, to strengthen ties and sign oil and gas cooperation agreements.
Vietnam faces sharp fuel price increases amid Middle East disruptions, with 95-octane petrol up 50% and diesel up 70%.
Chinh seeks support from Qatar and Japan to bolster fuel reserves, while talks with Russia will cover trade, energy projects, and nuclear power initiatives.

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Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnam's prime minister, began an official visit to Russia on March 22, 2026, to strengthen ties and sign oil and gas cooperation agreements.
Vietnam faces sharp fuel price increases amid Middle East disruptions, with 95-octane petrol up 50% and diesel up 70%.
Chinh seeks support from Qatar and Japan to bolster fuel reserves, while talks with Russia will cover trade, energy projects, and nuclear power initiatives.