Hanoi, April 9 -- Amid continued volatility in global energy prices, inflationary pressure is predicted to persist in the coming months, requiring closer coordination between regulators and businesses to stabilise prices while sustaining economic growth momentum. Fuel prices drive CPI hike Data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance show that the consumer price index (CPI) in March 2026 rose 1.23% month-on-month, 2.44% compared with December 2025 and 4.65% year-on-year - the highest March increase recorded in the past five years, signalling intensifying inflationary pressure. The rise was mainly driven by domestic fuel prices following global market trends, alongside higher material and transportation cost...