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Vietnam Advances E10 Biofuel Rollout Amid Energy Crisis

4/17/2026

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Vietnam is accelerating its timeline for mandatory biofuel use by moving E10 rollout to end of April.
The move aims to cut reliance on costly petroleum amid disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Domestic production can meet only 40% of demand, necessitating imports.
S&P Global Ratings warns Indonesia's sovereign ratings may be at risk from rising energy prices, and Malaysia is better positioned to handle the energy shock.

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Story summary

Vietnam is accelerating its timeline for mandatory biofuel use by moving E10 rollout to end of April.
The move aims to cut reliance on costly petroleum amid disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Domestic production can meet only 40% of demand, necessitating imports.
S&P Global Ratings warns Indonesia's sovereign ratings may be at risk from rising energy prices, and Malaysia is better positioned to handle the energy shock.