Vietnam is set to implement E10 biofuel across the country from June 1 2026, replacing conventional gasoline with a 10% ethanol blend under a new regulatory roadmap. Preparations include upgrades to blending infrastructure and phased integration of ethanol supply, though domestic production will initially need import support. The policy aims to cut emissions, diversify energy sources, and stimulate biofuel-related economic activity nationwide.
Vietnam is gearing up to mandate the nationwide launch of E10 biofuel—petrol blended with 10% ethanol—starting June 1, 2026, as part of a government-approved energy strategy that aligns with environmental pledges and fuel market reform. Under Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold domestically must be converted to E10, while the earlier E5 fuel will remain available through the end of 2030, giving the market a phased transition timeline.
The push for E10 rollout reflects broader goals to reduce greenhouse emissions, bolster energy diversification, and support rural economies through increased demand for ethanol feedstocks like cassava. Major fuel distributors such as Petrolimex and PetroVietnam Oil (PVOIL) have been piloting E10 sales in key cities while upgrading blending infrastructure to meet technical standards, though domestic ethanol production currently covers only part of projected demand and requires imported supply to bridge the gap.
Industry stakeholders are urging complementary policy measures—such as removing import duties on ethanol and refining fuel quality standards—to keep production costs manageable and facilitate consumer acceptance. The coordinated transition not only advances Vietnam’s green energy agenda but also opens space for investment in ethanol manufacturing, distribution infrastructure, and downstream agricultural value chains.
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