Dao Duy Anh, deputy director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transition, and Industrial Promotion, says that vehicle operation with E10 gasoline has shown no significant difference compared to the use of traditional RON95 mineral gasoline.

Alongside debates over engine compatibility with E10 biofuel gasoline, social media has seen many videos teaching people how to manually separate alcohol from E10 fuel, attracting hundreds of thousands of views.

As Vietnam targets double-digit GDP growth in the 2026-2030 period, the energy sector is facing a dual challenge of ensuring energy security while fulfilling the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.​

Many fuel stations in Ho Chi Minh City have started replacing traditional gasoline with E10, marking a major step in Vietnam’s green energy roadmap.

Ahead of schedule, several major fuel distributors have begun rolling out E10 biofuel across their retail networks and are preparing to supply the market beyond their own systems.

Vietnam's energy imports increased sharply in the first 3 months of 2026, reflecting a rapid recovery in domestic consumption demand along with pressure to secure supply in the face of geopolitical instability and global energy price fluctuations.

Vietnam’s power sector and relevant authorities are preparing multiple scenarios to respond to possible electricity shortages during the 2026 dry season, amid rising electricity demand and uncertainties in the global energy market.

Fuel reserves must include both crude oil and refined products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and LPG to ensure immediate supply to the market. Data-driven management can help optimize storage.

Vietnam is under pressure to position battery energy storage systems (BESS) as strategic energy infrastructure, as fast-growing renewable capacity highlights grid stability challenges and opens up a multi-billion-dollar market for domestic firms.

For many years, electricity has always had to stay “one step ahead” of the pace of economic development. No economy can accelerate sustainably when energy infrastructure lags behind.

After a prolonged period of suspension, the Dung Quat bio-ethanol plant resumed operations in early 2026 and has produced its first batch of E100 ethanol.

The Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant was officially inaugurated on April 18 at the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Vietnam’s energy security and supporting regional economic growth.

The Dung Quat Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity by mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending.

The push for energy transition stems not only from market pressure or environmental standards, but also from the need to strengthen the resilience of the economy.

Vietnam has increased its fuel reserves from 15 to approximately 26 days as part of efforts to enhance energy security amid global uncertainties, according to Le Manh Hung, Minister of Industry and Trade.

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.

A spike in electricity demand amid extreme heat has pushed rooftop solar ahead of wind and biomass, reshaping Vietnam’s power mix in a single day.

While Middle East tensions do not alter Vietnam’s strategic direction, they serve as a practical stress test for the country’s energy strategy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the immediate construction of a national crude oil reserve facility in Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa Province, while directing authorities to study additional storage sites in Quang Ngai and Ho Chi Minh City.