Many transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted their ticket prices upward. By 10pm on March 11, fuel prices were updated to show a decline of around 13 percent compared with the previous adjustment period. In the taxi sector, Ho Chi Minh City currently has 36 operators with around 24,000 vehicles in service. In road freight transport, the Ho Chi Minh City Freight Transport Association said operating costs for member companies have risen by about 20 to 25 percent due to higher fuel prices. However, the Middle East conflict is affecting global container shipping routes, including those connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the US, Europe and other markets.

Source: VietNamNet News March 13, 2026 02:46 UTC