E10 biofuel may be rolled out from next June
VGP - Viet Nam targets to roll out E10 biofuel nationwide from June 1, 2026, one month ahead of the previous schedule as global oil price soars past US$100 due to Middle East tensions.
Speaking at a conference on deploying the roadmap for blending biofuels with traditional fuels in the new era in Ha Noi on March 9, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said early implementation would help reduce reliance on mineral gasoline amid global supply volatility.
The use of E5 and E10 bio-gasoline not only helps reduce emissions compared with traditional gasoline, but also contributes to environmental protection and supports the development of the domestic biofuel industry.
E5 gasoline has been distributed nationwide since 2018, while E10 gasoline was piloted between January and August 2025.
In practice, no negative reactions have been recorded regarding the quality of E5 and E10 gasoline or their impact on vehicle engine performance, said Nguyen.
He emphasized that expanding the use of biofuels is an inevitable trend in the global energy transition.
For Viet Nam, biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fulfill international commitments on climate change, strengthen energy security and diversify fuel supply sources.
The country also has favorable conditions to develop ethanol production materials, along with an existing network of E10 production plants and a nationwide fuel distribution system./.
