Nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel begins on June 1
To support the transition, MoIT has directed fuel wholesalers, producers and distributors to secure supplies and accelerate blending and distribution activities to prevent disruptions.
E10 biofuel deemed compatible with over 90% of vehicles
Technically, E100 ethanol contains around 34.7% oxygen and has a high octane rating of about 108 RON, enabling more efficient combustion. Studies also show that E10 can reduce carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 20–30% and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions by 10–20% compared to conventional petrol.
Biofuel ready for nationwide rollout
For biofuels, particularly E10, to develop successfully, stronger and more coordinated policies are needed, especially pricing mechanisms capable of creating a sufficiently attractive gap between E10 and mineral-based petrol, an expert has said.
PM orders no shortages of electricity, fuel under any circumstances
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung commended the sector’s efforts in overcoming difficulties and achieving important results, particularly in proposing breakthrough policies on fuel supply amid challenging conditions.
Vietnam’s tourism defies fuel price shock with record Q1 “hat-trick”
According to data released by the National Statistics Office, foreign arrivals in March reached nearly 2.1 million, up 1.3% year-on-year. In total, Vietnam welcomed an estimated 6.76 million foreign tourists in the first quarter, a more than 12% jump from the same period in 2025 and the highest Q1 figure ever recorded.
NA Standing Committee discusses draft resolution on fuel tax cuts
Under the proposal, the environmental protection tax on petrol (excluding ethanol), diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene and mazut will be reduced to zero Vietnamese dong per litre. These products will also be exempt from VAT declaration and payment while still allowing input VAT credit.
Vietnam ensures sufficient fuel supply through April amid global uncertainties
Importers brought in approximately 3.2 million cubic metres of fuel in March. Combined with current inventories of around 1.6–1.8 million cubic metres, this volume is expected to fully meet domestic demand until the end of April.
Vietnam tourism shifts gears as travellers seek flexibility and authenticity
Vietnam’s tourism market is being reshaped as rising costs and cautious spending push travellers toward shorter, more flexible, and experience-led trips.
Timely regulation keeps fuel market stable as hoarding declines
Since March 8, following the latest price adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), cases of fuel hoarding and queues for stockpiling have declined.