Five west African countries ban ‘dirty diesel’ from Europe
Five west African countries have announced measures to end the practice of European oil companies and traders exporting “African quality” diesel – highly polluting fuels that could never be sold in...
India court lifts ban on large diesel cars in Delhi
India’s top court Friday lifted a ban on the registration of new high-end diesel vehicles in New Delhi after carmakers said they had been left stranded with thousands of unsold SUVs. Car...
French inquiry confirms widespread irregularities in diesel emissions data
French investigators have found a large number of diesel cars emit much higher levels of pollution than their European manufacturers claim. The claims were revealed by France’s environment ministry...
German parliament to investigate government’s role in ‘Dieselgate’ scandal
Germany’s parliament on Thursday was to launch a probe into whether the government colluded in the engine-rigging scandal engulfing auto giant Volkswagen. The special panel, set up in the...
Panel moots 10%-25% green tax on diesel cars
The Indian Environment Pollution Control Authority has recommended a steep pollution tax, ranging from 10% to 25% of the vehicle’s cost, on private diesel cars to bridge the gap in the fuel...
Petroleum derivatives prices… rise?
Gasoline (95 & 98 octane) prices rose today by L.L. 200 and diesel oil, red diesel and Kerosene prices rose by L.L. 300. Source: NNA
