As a result, she could fill only about one-third of her fuel tank, enough for roughly two days of commuting. In Hanoi, authorities reported that 14 petrol stations have temporarily closed while seven others are limiting sales due to supply issues. In some areas, fuel sales have increased dramatically. For example, in Thanh Hoa, petrol sales have risen by around 80–100% compared with normal levels. Despite the surge in demand, major suppliers such as Petrolimex and PVOIL said overall fuel supply remains stable, although daily sales volumes have increased by about 50% compared with January averages.

Source: VietNamNet News March 10, 2026 00:33 UTC