Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced the possible introduction of an additional fee for diesel car owners. The official noted that such a measure is being considered to improve the environmental situation. Currently, in the UK, according to official data, almost every second car runs on diesel fuel.
The situation around the underestimation of emission levels in diesel engines has clearly shown that such cars cause significant harm to the environment — primarily referring to toxic nitrogen oxides. An increase in the tax burden should stop the growth of Britons' interest in diesel cars.
According to autoexpress.co.uk, about 40 thousand people die prematurely each year in the country due to polluted air.
