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From June 2026, only E10 fuel to be sold nationwide in Vietnam

Starting June 1, 2026, all unleaded gasoline sold in Vietnam must be blended into E10 biofuel for use in gasoline engines nationwide. Meanwhile, E5 fuel will remain available until December 31, 2030.

Ministry, manufacturers' claims about E10 fuel fail to convince users

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), citing the success of E10 fuel in the Philippines, believes that shifting to the fuel will also succeed in Vietnam.

Experts affirm safety of E10 for vehicle engines

Research shows E10 gasoline is suitable for most vehicles in use, though it may have some impact on older-generation vehicles with carburetors.

Cassava gains value as Vietnam mandates E10 fuel nationwide

The government’s fuel transition opens new markets for farmers and slashes gasoline prices.

Biofuels E5, E10 safe for engines: Ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed a roadmap to sell E10 fuel nationwide from January 1, 2026, and E15 from January 1, 2031. Major automakers and technical organizations say the two fuels do not harm engines.

Vietnam may require nationwide use of E10 gasoline by 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that starting January 1, 2026, all gasoline blended, processed, and sold for use in gasoline-powered motor vehicles nationwide must be E10 biofuel.

PetroVietnam eyes Itochu stake in $80m ethanol plant

VietNamNet Bridge – PV Oil – the wholly owned subsidiary of the state-run PetroVietnam – recently said it was considering negotiating with Itochu and Licogi 16 to buy out a 71% stake in the joint venture to build an $80 million ethanol factory

Biofuel program: encouragement better than enforcement

Scientists believe that the government should encourage people to use biofuels instead of forcing them to do that.