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September 10, 2008 | Jim Lane | Comments 0

Biofuels now available in Vietnam with launch of E5, E10 trial in Hanoi

In Vietnam, biofuels have been made available for the first time with the trial marketing of E5 and E10 blends at two stations in Hanoi. The fuel is marketed at a 3 percent savings over conventional gasoline.

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