The global economic landscape in 2026 is experiencing unprecedented shifts, primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As the global energy price surges due to supply chain bottlenecks at the Strait of Hormuz, a severe domino effect has been triggered worldwide. In Vietnam, this shockwave has pushed inflation to 4.5%, forcing commercial banks to tighten credit rooms and drive real estate borrowing rates up to 14%.
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The geopolitical situation in major oil-supplying regions worldwide has been extremely unstable recently. The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its fifth year, and intense instability in the Middle East (involving Iran, the U.S., and allied nations) has led to a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—the planet’s most vital oil and gas transport artery.
The energy prices are fluctuating sharply everywhere. Based on Trading Economy, The average price of a barrel of oil currently stands around 100 USD, an increase of over 50% compared to the pre-conflict period (Pre conflict is ~ 65.7 USD).
Rising enegy costs have caused logistics expenses to skyrocket, leading to yet another congestion in global supply chains. This has pushed the prices of raw materials and input goods to a new price level.
Economic Impact The surge in oil prices has triggered a domino effect across global economies, including Vietnam. In Vietnam, fuel prices have significantly impacted sectors ranging from manufacturing and transportation to the financial market. The prices of goods immediately rose in tandem with fuel prices, creating inflationary pressure. The rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has driven inflation upward, significantly reducing the value of money as citizens must spend more on consumption.
Statistical Data and Monetary Policy According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2026 increased by 1.23% compared to the previous month and by 4.5% compared to the same period last year. Escalating inflation driven by the rising CPI has forced the Central Bank to readjust monetary policies. Banks have also had to tighten lending policies and increase interest rates to compensate for the depreciation of the currency’s value.
To cope with the 4.5% inflation, commercial banks have been forced to tighten their lending policies. Entering Q1 2026, capital flows into asset channels began to be strictly controlled through the tightening of credit “room”.
Accompanying this is an upward adjustment in borrowing interest rates. Actual market surveys show that real estate loan interest rates (especially floating rates after the promotional period) according to CafeF at many banks have been pushed up to 9% – 14% per year to compensate for the depreciation of the currency’s value. The expensive cost of capital has created a harsh “filter” in the market, eliminating investors who abuse financial leverage and shifting the general sentiment into a defensive state.
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