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Update news biofuels
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.
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.
Research shows E10 gasoline is suitable for most vehicles in use, though it may have some impact on older-generation vehicles with carburetors.
The government’s fuel transition opens new markets for farmers and slashes gasoline prices.
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.
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.
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
Scientists believe that the government should encourage people to use biofuels instead of forcing them to do that.