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Vietnam Faces Diesel Price Surge Amid Iran Blockade

4/6/2026

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  • Diesel prices in Vietnam have more than doubled due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Nguyen, an e-hailing driver, says he spends about half his earnings on fuel, prompting many to stop working.
  • Rising fuel costs force families to limit gas use as parents commute to cities for work.
  • The Vietnamese government suspended an environmental tax to ease pressure.
  • Airlines have reduced flights.