Dung Quat refinery ramps up production to mitigate fuel shortage

The production increase began Wednesday, and, depending on demand and crude oil availability, it could go up to 110%, deputy director of the refinery, Cao Tuan Si, said.

Vietnam’s other refinery, Nghi Son, resumed normal production in April after nearly three months of running below capacity due to a cash crunch.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has ordered the two refineries, which together meet around 70% of domestic demand, to increase production.

Many localities suffered fuel shortages this month as gas stations ran out of stocks or sold limited quantities as a running battle over commissions with oil companies disrupted supply.