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Vietnam accelerates biofuel push to cut fossil fuel reliance
Vietnam is moving faster than planned to roll out E10 gasoline nationwide, aiming to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels amid global energy volatility.
Vietnam accelerates shift to E10 gasoline amid fuel market pressures
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.
Vietnam urged to accelerate shift to biofuel as oil prices surge
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.
E10 gasoline transition could lead to risks for older engines
While claiming that E10 gasoline does not affect car engines, experts have pointed out possible risks when using the biofuel.
Ministry unveils mandatory roadmap for E10 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 to officially switch to biofuels from June 1, 2026
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.
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.
