Lào Cai Life — Fuel prices, electricity prices, power cut schedule
Essential information for residents' lives, automatically aggregated from public sources, updated multiple times a day.
Today's fuel prices
Price range of fuel in Lào Cai (region 2): 20,210 VND ~ 22,180 VND/liter depending on the type
| Product | Region 2 (Lào Cai) | Region 1 |
|---|---|---|
| E10 RON 95-V gasoline | 22,180 VND | 21,750 VND |
| E10 RON 95-III gasoline | 20,960 VND | 20,550 VND |
| E5 RON 92-II gasoline | 20,210 VND | 19,820 VND |
| DO 0.001S-V | 25,920 VND | 25,420 VND |
| DO 0.05S-II | 23,780 VND | 23,320 VND |
| Kerosene 2-K | 25,080 VND | 24,590 VND |
Region 2 is the maximum retail price applied in Lào Cai (area far from ports, main warehouses) according to the official announcement of Petrolimex; prices at other traders' gas stations (PVOIL...) may vary slightly. From 01/06/2026, the market only has biofuels left E5 and E10 (RON 95/97 gasoline has been discontinued according to Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT).
Residential electricity prices
Residential electricity: 1,984đ ~ 3,460đ/kWh depending on usage level (excluding VAT)
| Usage level | Price (đ/kWh) |
|---|---|
| Level 1 (0 - 50 kWh) | 1,984đ |
| Level 2 (51 - 100 kWh) | 2,050đ |
| Level 3 (101 - 200 kWh) | 2,380đ |
| Level 4 (201 - 300 kWh) | 2,998đ |
| Level 5 (301 - 400 kWh) | 3,350 VND |
| Level 6 (401 kWh and above) | 3,460 VND |
According to Decision 1279/QĐ-BCT , effective from 10/05/2025. Price level excluding VAT (value-added tax calculated additionally on the invoice).
Power outage schedule (next 14 days)
The schedule is compiled from reference sources and may change/add. Official inquiries at Customer Service of Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) or hotline 19006769.
The data on the page is automatically compiled from public sources (Petrolimex, EVN/Ministry of Industry and Trade, lichcupdien.org) and may change or be delayed compared to the official announcement. Please verify the notifications from the local power company / gas station before arranging important tasks.