Under Circular No. 40/2026/TT-BTC issued on April 6, fees in the aviation, maritime and railway sectors will be fully exempted during the period.
The move comes as tensions in the Middle East drive up global fuel prices, raising transport and logistics costs and adding pressure to goods prices.
In the aviation sector, most charges will be waived, except fees for restricted-area permits. In maritime and inland waterways, vessel entry and port operation fees will be exempted, while in the railway sector, charges for using state-funded railway infrastructure will be removed.
The policy is expected to provide timely support to businesses and households, while encouraging greener transport and contributing to the government’s target of around 10 per cent annual economic growth for 2026-2030.
Alongside cost stabilisation efforts, the civil aviation authority of Vietnam is accelerating energy-saving measures and a broader transition towards greener operations.
Airports and airlines have been instructed to prepare for the shift of ground vehicles to electric and other green energy sources.
A phased roadmap has been outlined. Between 2027 and 2030, authorities will study alternative fuels and develop databases on fuel consumption in the aviation sector.
By 2035, at least 10 per cent sustainable aviation fuel will be required for some short-haul flights, while all newly introduced passenger and operational vehicles at airports must use electricity or green energy.
By 2040, all airside vehicles are expected to operate on green energy, with limited exceptions. By 2050, the sector aims to fully transition to green energy and sustainable aviation fuel, with any remaining emissions offset to achieve net-zero targets.