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.
By 2030, there could be 20-30 small reactor projects under construction or in advanced licensing stages globally, with a total market value of US$100-150 billion.
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.
A range of fuel price support measures has been applied, including the use of the petrol price stabilisation fund and adjustments to taxes and fees. As a result, domestic fuel prices are currently lower than in most countries in the...
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.
It is essential to address technological, policy and market obstacles to ensure reliable supply and consumer acceptance as Việt Nam prepares to switch to E10 fuel nationwide from early 2026, advancing its energy transition.
A draft circular of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stipulates that from January 1, 2026, E10 will be the sole fuel available nationwide for motor vehicles using petrol engines.
The nationwide adoption of E10 fuel reflects the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a low-carbon, sustainable energy model.