Two petrochemical refineries, 38 key trading enterprises, over 320 distributors and representatives of private petroleum companies of more than 17,000 petroleum outlets are expected to join the exchange floor.
The MoIT held a meeting with key traders in the import and export business on Tuesday to discuss distribution and supply in the petroleum market in the first six months of this year and key directions for the second half...
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asked relevant agencies and authorities to ensure sufficient supply of electricity and petroleum products in all situations.
Sixteen traders have quit the petroleum distribution business since the beginning of 2024, but their leaving will not impact petroleum supplies, a representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
Total petrol import and production during the first four months of the year reached 7,88 million tonnes, or 9,93 million cubic metres with import accounting for 43.73 per cent.
Under the plan, the focus will also be on developing the petrol stations along new roads and in new urban areas with an appropriate roadmap to reduce the number of small-scale and inefficient stations.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is drafting a decree to replace current decrees on petroleum business, including Decree 83 in 2014, Decree 95 in 2021 and Decree 80 in 2023.
Implementing the Prime Minister''s directions, the MoIT said resources must be made available to ensure businesses make a smooth transition to allow cashless payments.
The Cà Mau Petroleum Fertiliser JSC (PVCFC) is preparing high-quality shipments to officially enter Australia and New Zealand, two of the world''s most demanding fertiliser markets.
Key traders must report specifically on the petroleum distribution system, including owned stores, leased stores, gasoline retail agents, gasoline retail franchisees and general gasoline trading agents.