As demand for blending E10 RON95 biofuel continues to rise, ensuring a stable supply of input materials such as cassava and maize for ethanol production remains a significant challenge, requiring coordinated and comprehensive solutions.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that, starting April 30, 2026, all gasoline sold nationwide must be blended into E10 biofuel for use in gasoline-powered engines.

From this April, fuel enterprises will begin expanding the sale of E10 gasoline at filling stations nationwide, gradually replacing mineral gasoline.

E10 gasoline is expected to be rolled out throughout the country beginning in April, replacing mineral gasoline. Tens of millions of motorbikes and cars will shift to use the biofuel.

Major petroleum enterprises all say they have the infrastructure for blending and distributing E10 gasoline, a new type of gasoline expected to be widely sold nationwide starting from early April.

Vietnam is moving quickly toward nationwide adoption of E10 biofuel, but securing sufficient ethanol supply remains a critical challenge as the country seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen energy security.

Vietnam is moving closer to a nationwide transition to E10 biofuel, with the fuel expected to be widely available as early as April 2026, ahead of the official mandate.

Holding nearly 70% of Vietnam’s fuel market, the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) and the Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL), have proactively taken measures to enable the sale of E10 RON95 biofuel nationwide ahead of schedule.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade convened a conference on March 26 to hammer out the details of the Prime Minister’s directive accelerating the switch to E10 RON95 biofuel.

Domestic fuel prices were adjusted upward by VND3,528–8,994 per liter/kg on the night of March 19, reaching the highest level on record in the country.

Vietnam is moving faster than planned to roll out E10 gasoline nationwide, aiming to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels amid global energy volatility.

As fuel prices surge and global supply tensions intensify, Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward E10 biofuel, a move seen as a strategic step to ease pressure on conventional gasoline supplies.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has emphasized that Vietnam should shift to biofuel gasoline as soon as possible.

While claiming that E10 gasoline does not affect car engines, experts have pointed out possible risks when using the biofuel.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced the completion of its Circular 50 relating to activities on petrol market, including the mandatory roadmap for using E10 biofuel.

Vietnam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1, 2026 in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors.

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.