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New ‘toxicity charge’ planned for London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is to introduce a £10 ‘toxicity charge’ on 23 October this year, in a bid to clean up the capital city’s air. It is reportedly the toughest emission standard of any world city to date. The new emissions levy will apply to motorists who own vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 standards, typically those diesel and petrol vehicles registered before 2006. Up to 10,000 vehicles are expected to be potentially liable for the T-charge every weekday.
The T-charge will operate on top of and during the same operating times as the Congestion Charge, so it will cost £21.50/d to drive a pre-Euro 4 vehicle in the zone.
News Item details
Journal title: Petroleum Review
Subjects: Environmental protection, Energy consumption, Petroleum products, Regulation, Diesel, Air pollution, Carbon emissions
