Viet Nam rolls out E10 biofuel nationwide

Viet Nam launched nationwide sales of E10 biofuel gasoline on Monday, marking a major shift in the country's fuel market as ethanol-blended fuel replaces traditional mineral gasoline, local media VnExpress reported.

Under a circular issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, all unleaded gasoline must be upgraded to E10, a fuel blend containing 10 percent ethanol, while E5 RON92 gasoline with a 5-percent ethanol ratio will remain available until the end of 2030, according to the report.

The ministry said that the move is designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, boost renewable energy adoption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, adding that current domestic ethanol production and imports are sufficient to meet nationwide market demand, the report added.