Vietnam urges work from home amid fuel supply, price crunch in Mideast

Vietnam's trade ministry is encouraging businesses to implement work-from-home policies to reduce fuel consumption amid supply disruptions and rising prices. The country is heavily reliant on energy imports from the Middle East and has been significantly impacted by recent turmoil. Fuel prices have surged, with gasoline, diesel, and kerosene experiencing substantial increases. The government has removed import tariffs on fuels through April and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has contacted leaders in Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE to secure additional supplies. These measures are in response to rising global crude prices and tensions stemming from U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran, which have threatened global oil supply.

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