Vietnam plans to raise the bio-ethanol blend in gasoline, increasing the share from 5% to 10%. (Photo: Government of Vietnam)
The Vietnamese government plans to mandate a higher ethanol blend in gasoline starting in 2026, with some filling stations already piloting supply. However, policy details remain under discussion.
Experts are urging the government to release a clear biofuel blending roadmap soon, allowing provincial authorities and fuel suppliers to prepare and helping to strengthen public awareness of the role of biofuels in the energy transition.
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On Aug. 15, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) convened the first meeting of its drafting team for the biofuel blending roadmap, inviting experts to discuss feedback collected so far. Three major issues were highlighted: whether bio-ethanol gasoline can fully replace conventional fuel, whether supply and related infrastructure can remain stable, and how adoption will affect consumers and vehicles.
