According to Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, from June 1, all unleaded gasoline circulating in the market must be blended with ethanol to become E10 biofuel before being sold.
Việt Nam’s automobile and motorcycle manufacturers said most current vehicle models are compatible with E10 biofuel gasoline but warning that some older vehicles may face operational issues, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.
The inspections are aimed at preventing speculation and fraud during the transition to E10 biofuel – a low-level blend composed of 10 per cent ethanol and 90 per cent gasoline.
Dung Quất Refinery, run by BSR, is currently operating at optimal capacity to produce petroleum products, including RON95 petrol blended with fuel ethanol to E10RON95 products for customers.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed new pricing mechanisms and tax incentives for E10 biofuel ahead of a June 1 nationwide rollout to boost uptake and competitiveness against fossil fuels.
Under Resolution No. 25/2026/NQ-CP, the application period of Decree No. 72/2026/NĐ-CP, which lowers preferential import duty rates on ed fuel products and raw materials to 0%, is extended until the end of June 30 this year.
Việt Nam will stop regulating kerosene prices from April 29, allowing businesses to set retail prices based on market conditions under a new decree issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Tuesday.
The Dung Quất Biofuel Plant is accelerating production and is expected to reach full capacity around mid-April, supplying ethanol for nationwide E10RON95 biofuel blending.
The Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company, and the Nghi Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited need to optimise operations under technically feasible conditions to contribute to increasing the supply of petroleum products to the domestic market amidst...
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has temporarily suspended the use of kerosene in the calculation of fuel base price until April 28, according to the ministry’s Decision 571 dated March 28.
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