Although a mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Vietnam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies.

Major fuel distributors and domestic refineries are accelerating preparations to ensure sufficient supply, infrastructure and technical capacity for the nationwide sale of E10 biofuel starting June 1.

VOV.VN - US agribusiness groups plan to visit Vietnam twice this year to explore cooperation in biotechnology, crop development and biofuels, according to US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s state-owned Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC has signed cooperation documents with major US energy firms to explore crude oil and biofuel supplies, as the two countries seek to deepen energy ties and support more balanced trade.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of oil and petrol were adjusted down to below VND20,000 per litre as of 3 p.m. on November 27 following a decision made by the Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Starting June 1, 2026, all importers, distributors, and retail fuel outlets across Vietnam will be required to sell biofuel E10, while the sale of E5 RON92 will be discontinued, according to Circular 50 issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

VOV.VN - Retail prices of petrol on November 13 were revised up to more than VND19,800 per litre in a price adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Since August 1, E10 biofuel has been rolled out across Vietnam, with PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) launching sales in Hanoi and Hai Phong, and the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) introducing the fuel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s domestic petrol prices were adjusted upward at 3:00 PM on July 31, following two consecutive rounds of price cuts in previous weekly reviews.