Gas prices today, May 5, 2026: 12kg cylinders remain unchanged across all three regions.
Gas prices today, May 5th, 2026, remained unchanged across all three regions. A 12kg cylinder in Hanoi is priced at 598,104 VND, in Ho Chi Minh City at 592,000 VND, and in Can Tho at 550,000 VND. PV GAS Hanoi saw a slight increase of 400 VND, while Pacific Petro continues to lead at 677,000 VND per 12kg cylinder.
Gas prices in Northern Vietnam remained unchanged today after a previous decline.
Gas prices in the northern region today, May 5th, 2026, remain stable, with no further upward trends observed since the beginning of the month.
In Hanoi, the price of a 12kg household gas cylinder remains pegged at 598,104 VND, while the 48kg cylinder maintains its price at 2,392,416 VND after a sharp drop yesterday.
In Hai Phong, the price of a 12kg gas cylinder is currently 596,160 VND and a 48kg cylinder is 2,428,704 VND, unchanged compared to May 4th. The average gas price in the North today is about 1,944 VND/12kg cylinder lower than in Hanoi, a negligible difference for residential consumers.
Gas prices in Central Vietnam, specifically in Da Nang, remain at 587,000 VND per 12kg cylinder.
In Central Vietnam, after recording an increase on May 4th, the price of exchanging a 12kg gas cylinder in Da Nang today has completely stabilized, continuing to serve consumers at 587,000 VND. The price of a 48kg cylinder in this area also remains unchanged at 2,263,000 VND, with no fluctuation compared to the previous trading session.
Da Nang currently has the lowest gas prices in Central Vietnam, approximately 11,104 VND cheaper per 12kg cylinder than Hanoi. This stable price level makes it easier for residents to manage their spending in early May.
Gas prices in Southern Vietnam remain stable, with Can Tho having the lowest prices nationwide.
The domestic gas market in Southern Vietnam remained completely stable today. In Ho Chi Minh City, the price of a 12kg gas cylinder remained at 592,000 VND and a 48kg cylinder at 2,364,000 VND, with no changes observed.
Can Tho continues to affirm its position as the locality with the most accessible gas prices in the country, with a 12kg cylinder costing only 550,000 VND and a 48kg cylinder costing 2,200,000 VND. Compared to Hanoi, Can Tho residents save up to 48,104 VND per 12kg cylinder, equivalent to about 8% of the cost.
Gas price list today, May 5, 2026, by region.
| Area | 12kg (copper) cylinder | 48kg (copper) cylinder | Fluctuations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 598,104 | 2,392,416 | But |
| Hai Phong | 596,160 | 2,428,704 | But |
| Da Nang | 587,000 | 2,263,000 | But |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 592,000 | 2,364,000 | But |
| Can Tho | 550,000 | 2,200,000 | But |
Petrolimex gas prices in Hanoi today
Petrolimex gas prices in Hanoi today continue to remain stable, pegged at 598,104 VND per 12kg cylinder.
Although Petrolimex Hanoi recorded a price drop in the industrial gas segment on May 4th, the residential gas price list remained unchanged and stable today.
Petrolimex is one of the gas brands with the largest market share in Northern Vietnam. Maintaining stable prices in the early days of May has made it easier for people to plan their daily expenses.
Today's gas prices at Saigon Petro and Pacific Petro.
Saigon Petro maintains its retail gas prices today at 654,500 VND for a 12kg cylinder and 2,455,000 VND for a 45kg cylinder. The supplier has not announced any further price adjustments following the price review earlier this month.
Following a sharp increase of 27,000 VND on May 4th, Pacific Petro's exchange price for a 12kg gas cylinder has remained stable at 677,000 VND today. The price for a 45kg cylinder also remains at 2,509,000 VND.
Pacific Petro currently has the highest price for a 12kg gas cylinder among the surveyed brands, 22,500 VND higher than Saigon Petro and 78,896 VND higher than Petrolimex Hanoi per cylinder.
PV GAS gas prices fluctuate in opposite directions between the two regions.
PV GAS gas prices fluctuated slightly in the North today. In Hanoi, the brand saw an increase of 400 VND to 610,600 VND/12kg cylinder and an increase of 1,500 VND to 2,289,750 VND/45kg cylinder. This is a small increase but the only notable fluctuation in the North today.
In Ho Chi Minh City, PV GAS gas prices, after increasing by 27,000 VND on the first day of the month, remained stable at 667,081 VND/12kg cylinder and 2,501,509 VND/45kg cylinder.
Today's gas price list by brand
| Trademark | 12kg (copper) cylinder | 45kg/48kg (copper) cylinder | Fluctuations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolimex Hanoi | 598,104 | 2,392,416 (48 kg) | But |
| Saigon Petro | 654,500 | 2,455,000 (45kg) | But |
| Pacific Petro | 677,000 | 2,509,000 (45kg) | But |
| PV GAS Hanoi | 610,600 | 2,289,750 (45kg) | But |
| PV GAS Ho Chi Minh City | 667,081 | 2,501,509 (45kg) | But |
Egypt's increase in industrial gas prices impacts the energy market.
According to Reuters, Egypt has increased natural gas prices for several energy-intensive industries starting in May, following a decree announced by the prime minister on Sunday. Prior to this, the Egyptian government had raised domestic fuel prices by up to 17% in March to counter soaring global energy costs.
The decree increased the average natural gas price by $2, reaching $14/million BTU for cement plants, $7.75 for the iron and steel, non-nitrogen fertilizer, and petrochemical industries, and between $6.50 and $6.75 for other industries. This price increase does not apply to consumers with existing gas supply contracts that include pre-set pricing formulas.
Egypt's energy import bill has more than doubled, and the cost of importing natural gas has nearly tripled since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out. The country is increasingly dependent on imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or regional producers.
Egypt is seeking to reduce fuel and electricity subsidies under an $8 billion program agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Developments in Egypt serve as an important benchmark for the global gas market, potentially impacting Vietnamese gas prices through the cost of imported LPG in future price adjustments.
