Following the Prime Minister’s Directive 09, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is considering a transition from mineral gasoline to E10 biofuel starting in April 2026.
Major fuel traders, such as Petrolimex and PVOIL, have reportedly completed basic infrastructure preparations for the shift.
The information was shared during the MoIT’s regular first-quarter press conference on the afternoon of April 9.
According to Deputy Director of the Agency for Innovation, Green Transformation, and Industrial Promotion, Mr. Dao Duy Anh, under the Prime Minister's Directive No. 09/CT-TTg, dated March 19, 2026, on energy conservation and accelerating the biofuel adoption roadmap, the MoIT was tasked with overseeing the transition to E10 biofuel within April 2026.
In compliance with the Government’s instructions, the MoIT has requested major petroleum traders to report on their readiness for the transition. Following this, on March 26, 2026, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan chaired a working session with relevant ministries, major traders, and industry bodies, including the Vietnam Biofuel Association and the Vietnam Petroleum Association.
Based on these reports and assessments, the MoIT has identified three key factors that allow for the early implementation of E10: stable supply sources, adequate legal frameworks and infrastructure, and the readiness of businesses in the distribution chain to reach consumers.
Mr. Anh noted that retail stations under major corporations like the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL), and other large market-share holders have fundamentally completed their preparations. However, challenges remain for some smaller enterprises and retail stations regarding infrastructure, such as cleaning storage tanks and installing the additional equipment required to distribute biofuel to the public.
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