Ahead of schedule, several major fuel distributors have begun rolling out E10 biofuel across their retail networks and are preparing to supply the market beyond their own systems.
A mandatory sale of E10 biofuel is rolled out nationwide today, April 30, 2026, a month earlier than the originally scheduled deadline, amid global energy uncertainties.
Vietnam will stop regulating kerosene prices from April 29, allowing businesses to set retail prices based on market conditions under a new decree issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on April 28.
Holding nearly 70% of Vietnam’s fuel market, the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) and the Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL), have proactively taken measures to enable the sale of E10 RON95 biofuel nationwide ahead of schedule, easing pressure on gasoline imports, strengthening national energy security.
The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is accelerating efforts to expand the rollout of E10RON95 biofuel nationwide, aiming to fully replace mineral pertrol ahead of schedule.
VOV.VN - Aviation fuel suppliers in Vietnam have confirmed that fuel supplies for airlines can be secured through the end of March 2026, despite rising prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) began a pilot retail programme for E10 RON95 biofuel at six petrol stations in Hanoi and Hai Phong on August 1, recording nearly 10,000 litres sold on the first day.
The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is set to pilot the sales of E10 biofuel at its stations in the pre-merger areas of Ho Chi Minh City starting August 1, according to Tran Ngoc Nam, member of the Board of Directors and deputy general director of Petrolimex.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on May 7 chaired a working session with major Vietnamese enterprises to implement the Prime Minister's directive on promoting trade agreements to help balance the trade relationship between the US and Vietnam.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy transition cooperation in Hanoi on February 26.