| Author (Corporate) | Transport Research Arena |
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| Publisher | Transport & Environment |
| Publication Date | 23/10/2015 |
| Content Type | Report |
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The gap between petrol and diesel taxes in Europe is quite unique in the world and is the main reason why diesel engines have taken off in Europe and not worldwide. This study analyses fuel price and tax trends since 1980 and adds a specific analysis of diesel tax paid by trucks. It finds that in 2014 the gap in tax levels for diesel and petrol paid by motorists was €0.14/l, which is 30% lower than petrol per unit of energy or tonne of CO2. |
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| Source Link | http://www.transportenvironment.org/publications/europes-tax-deals-diesel |
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| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
