Nationwide biofuel gasoline consumption had reached approximately 980 million litres as of June 28, including 924 million litres of E10 and 56 million litres of E5. E10 accounted for more than 96 per cent of total biofuel gasoline consumption.
One month after Việt Nam rolled out E10 nationwide, the biofuel has captured more than 96 per cent of petrol consumption, with authorities reporting stable supplies, smooth market operations and early signs of improved air quality in Hà Nội and...
The nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel gasoline is creating a significant market for domestically produced ethanol, boosting demand for cassava and agricultural by-products.
As Việt Nam officially rolls out E10 biofuel nationwide from June 1, concerns and conflicting claims about the fuel’s impact on vehicles have spread widely across social media.
Developing biofuels also stokes demand for agricultural commodities, advances the circular economy, underpins the biofuel industry and lifts domestic value chains, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc.
Carmakers including Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford and Mercedes-Benz have all confirmed the compatibility of many vehicle models with the fuel ahead of its nationwide rollout.
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.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the policy aims to reduce mineral gasoline consumption by 10 per cent to protect the environment, while cutting dependence on imported fuel and save about US$800 million per year.
Petrolimex on April 25 began large-scale blending of E10 biofuel gasoline as the country’s biggest fuel distributor moves to accelerate the rollout of cleaner energy nationwide ahead of schedule.
Việt Nam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1 this year in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors.
Việt Nam will mandate the nationwide sale of E10 gasoline from June next year to cut emissions and boost energy security, according to a new Government’s decision.
E10 biofuel will be rolled out nationwide from June 2026, six months later than previous scheduled, according to a newly issued circular by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.