The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) will finally officially sell Ron 95 which meets European emission level 3 and 4 standards.
Many vehicles in Vietnam use Ron 95 fuel with European Emission Level 2 Standard (Ron 95-II). This is part of the plan to realise the Decision 49 issued in 2011 which stated that from January 1, 2017, newly manufactured, assembled, and imported cars were obliged to meet European Emission Level 4 Standards to be eligible to register for distribution in Vietnam.
Petrolimex will sell Ron 95 which meets European emission level 3 and 4 standards
Ron 95 with emission levels 3 and 4 have a lower amount of lead, sulphur and benzene. The Ron 95 level 3 will be sold in the southern region while the Ron 95 level 4 will be sold in the northern region and HCM City.
Petrolimex is Vietnam's biggest fuel wholesaler. Japanese shareholders have bought a larger stake in the company and reformed its operations.
Petrolimex is ranked third out of 10 Vietnamese firms that are ranked in Asia's Top 1000 Brands by Neilsen.
