Hanoi, July 17 -- From January 1, 2026, all petrol distributed across Vietnam must contain 10% ethanol, marking a pivotal milestone in the country's shift toward green energy and its long-term carbon neutrality goals.

The nationwide adoption of E10 fuel aligns with Vietnam's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and accelerating its transition to a low-carbon, sustainable energy model.

According to Tran Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transition and Industrial Promotion, full-scale implementation of E10 gasoline will require between 1 and 1.5 million cbm of ethanol annually. With current domestic capacity meeting just 40% of that need, around 450,000 cbm, the remainder will be sourced from ethan...