Biofuel gasoline: Impacts thoroughly assessed

Vietnam is set to fully replace conventional gasoline with E10 biofuel starting June 1, 2026. This strategic shift aims to reduce environmental emissions, decrease reliance on imported fossil fuels, and boost the domestic biofuel industry. The move is framed as essential for sustainable development, energy security, environmental protection, and meeting Vietnam's international commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Dao Duy Anh, Deputy Director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transformation, and Competitiveness under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, clarified that the transition is not an imposition on consumers but a necessary step for national progress. He assured that the infrastructure for blending and distributing E5 and E10 gasoline adheres strictly to national technical standards, with regular inspections by relevant ministries and local authorities. Concerns about maintaining a variety of fuel options have been addressed by officials. While parallel use of different fuel types was previously employed to ease public adaptation, Dr. Duy Anh explained that maintaining too many fuel types long-term creates logistical inefficiencies and distribution challenges. He emphasized that E10 has been extensively studied and tested, proving compatible with the majority of vehicles currently in circulation. The use of E10 is expected to reduce environmental pollution, lessen dependence on imported fossil fuels, and create a market for domestic agricultural products used in biofuel production. "This is not simply a change of gasoline type, but a necessary step in the process of green energy transition, moving towards a low-emission economy and the country's sustainable development," Dr. Duy Anh stated. The ministry plans a gradual implementation, with thorough impact assessments, and will collaborate with other agencies and businesses to ensure a stable supply, fuel quality, consumer protection, and transparent communication to build public confidence.

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The implementation of the roadmap for using biological gasoline (E10) is not an imposed decision or aimed at restricting people's choices, but stems from the requirements of sustainable development, ensuring energy security, protecting the environment, and fulfilling Vietnam's international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.