As of March 28, 15,762 petrol stations issue electronic invoices for each sale, or 98.9 per cent of the total number of petrol stations across the country.
Most regulations on conditional business lines are consistent and practical. However, some contains so much technical details that cause great compliance burdens on firms, exposing the need for a revision.
Fearing a sharp increase in fuel prices could take effect Friday afternoon, people in HCM City rushed to fill their vehicles up, resulting in long lines at petrol stations.
The Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has requested checks on petrol stations which report a lack of petrol and strictly handle and gas stations “hoarding goods” to wait for price increases.
Supplies of RON95, one of the two main types of petrol used in Viet Nam, were still sufficient, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade following complaints raised by some distributors about shortages.
Domestic ATM card holders of 41 National Payment Corporation of Viet Nam (NAPAS) member banks can pay by card at Viet Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex)’s petrol stations nationwide from August 1.
The relevant state offices must ensure supply of E5 grade bio-fuel for
the domestic market to sell bio-petrol nationwide from November end, the
deputy minister of Industry and Trade said.
Petrol stations found scamming customers will face a fine of up to
VND50 million (US$2,400) and have their business licence revoked
following a new decree which comes into force next Thursday.