Press Release: Commission proposes mandatory introduction of ‘zero sulphur’ petrol and diesel

The European Commission adopted a proposal, on 11.5.01, to introduce sulphur-free petrol and diesel in every Member State from 1 January 2005. These fuels will speed the introduction of the latest fuel-efficient technologies in cars and other vehicles, significantly reducing emissions of carbon dioxide an important greenhouse gas. From 2011, the use of zero sulphur petrol will be mandatory. A date for zero sulphur diesel fuel becoming mandatory will be fixed as part of a later review. This will considerably reduce emissions of air pollutants from older vehicles and help improve air quality.

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