From June 1, E10 petrol will be adopted nationwide, replacing existing petrol grades, except E5 RON92. This measure is part of the Vietnamese government’s roadmap to reduce emissions from fossil fuels.

From June 1, E10 biofuel will go on sale nationwide. Prior to the large-scale rollout, technical assessments and pilot trials confirmed that the fuel poses no significant risks to modern vehicle engines.

The Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a directive to petroleum producers, wholesalers, and distributors to ensure the stable supply of biofuel from June 1.

E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide from June 1 under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s roadmap on energy transition and environmentally friendly fuel use.

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.