On March 9, 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 72/2026/NĐ-CP, adjusting preferential import tariffs on several fuel products in the import tariff schedule. Under the new regulation, many types of fuel are reduced to 0%, enabling businesses to diversify import sources and helping stabilise transport and logistics costs in Vietnam.

The policy is effective from March 9, 2026, to April 30, 2026, against the backdrop of global energy market volatility and rising fuel costs impacting logistics, maritime transport, and international supply chains.

 

Fuel Import Tariffs Reduced to 0%: A Policy to Support the Energy Market

According to Decree 72/2026/NĐ-CP, a number of fuels and essential energy products are subject to a 0% import tariff, including:

• Unleaded motor gasoline
• Diesel
• Fuel oil
• Jet fuel
• Kerosene

In addition, certain raw materials used in gasoline production and blending, such as naphtha and reformate, along with petrochemical feedstocks including xylenes, condensate, p‑xylene, and other cyclic hydrocarbons, are also subject to a 0% import tariff.

The aim of this policy is to help businesses expand fuel import sources, secure domestic supply, and ease energy cost pressures for industries heavily dependent on transport and logistics.
 
Fuel Costs and Their Impact on Vietnam’s Logistics Sector

Fuel is one of the most significant cost factors in Vietnam’s transport and logistics industry.

• In road transport, fuel can account for 30–40% of total operating costs.
• In international shipping, fuel costs are often reflected through surcharges such as the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), directly influencing freight rates.

Reducing import tariffs on fuels can help stabilise supply and allow businesses to better control logistics costs in the short term. This is particularly important for exporters and importers relying heavily on maritime and multimodal transport services.

However, the actual impact depends on global oil prices and domestic pricing mechanisms. Therefore, the tariff policy is considered a supportive measure to ease energy cost pressures on the logistics market.
 
Businesses Need to Optimise Logistics Plans During the Short-Term Policy Window

Since the policy is only valid until April 30, 2026, importers and fuel-dependent industries must quickly adjust transport and import plans to take advantage of the preferential tariff period.

For exporters and importers, optimising international shipping, maritime transport, and multimodal logistics will help reduce operating costs and maintain stable cargo flows amid ongoing energy market fluctuations.
 
Logistics and Maritime Transport Solutions from Vantage Logistics

With fuel costs directly affecting international transport and logistics operations, choosing a partner capable of optimizing routes and controlling logistics expenses is crucial for exporters and importers.

Vantage Logistics provides a comprehensive ecosystem of international logistics and transport services to support businesses in maintaining stable cargo flows across global supply chains.

Solutions include:

• International maritime transport connecting global trade routes through a diverse network of shipping partners
• Flexible multimodal transport
• Customs declaration services and export–import procedure support
• Warehousing solutions, domestic transport management, and other support services

With extensive experience in handling international routes and a cost-optimisation approach, Vantage Logistics helps customers reduce transport expenses, minimise supply chain risks, and maintain stable import–export operations.

 
Contact for Consultation
For consultation on maritime transport, international logistics, or cost optimisation, please contact Vantage Logistics.