Vietnam to Mandate E10 Ethanol Blend in All Gas Stations from June 2026

Vietnam's government has ordered that, beginning 1 June 2026, every fuel station nationwide will sell gasoline blended with 10 % ethanol (E10), replacing conventional gasoline. The move is part of a strategic plan to cut dependence on imported oil and to help the country reach its Net‑Zero emissions target by 2050. It is also intended to develop a domestic ethanol industry sourced mainly from cassava and corn, with goals of reaching $1.8‑2.0 billion in cassava‑derived export revenue and processing 85‑90 % of fresh cassava into deep‑processed products, including ethanol, by 2030.

The policy aligns Vietnam with global trends where the United States and Brazil enforce mandatory bio‑fuel blends, and it taps into a rapidly growing Asian‑Pacific ethanol market projected to expand at a 6.1 % CAGR from 2026 to 2033. In parallel, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has set the price for the new E10‑RON95‑III fuel at 21,435 VND per litre, signalling regulatory support for the transition.

Together, these steps aim to create a sustainable ethanol ecosystem, reduce fuel import costs, and integrate Vietnam into the expanding global bio‑fuel market.