The retail prices of petrol rose slightly from 3pm on September 18 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance amidst fluctuations in international oil prices, exchange rate volatility, and existing regulatory frameworks.

Biofuel E10 RON95-III has been piloted for sale in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong from August 1, in an effort to promote environmentally friendly fuels and make use of domestic production. For biofuels to gain widespread acceptance among consumers, coherent policies are urgently needed, covering production, distribution and consumption.

Viet Nam will begin piloting the sale of E10 biofuel in three major cities – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong – from August 1, the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) and Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) have announced.