Road maintenance packages managed by the Vietnam Road Administration are projected to see a cost increase of approximately 946 billion dong, or 28%, due to sharp rises in fuel and asphalt prices.

Fuel prices remain high compared to the start of the year, leading many transport businesses to raise fares and propose reducing or suspending inefficient routes to cut losses.

Ticket prices at the Cat Lai and Binh Khanh ferry terminals will increase from 1,000 to 28,000 VND per trip starting 18/3, due to rising fuel costs and increased operational pressure.