The Prohibition Of Sales Of Gasoline And Diesel Cars In 2030 In The UK Is Doubtful By Its Prime Minister

Illustasi (Freepic)

JAKARTA - The plan to ban the sale of pure gasoline and diesel cars in the UK by 2030 is even in doubt by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sunak has not been able to confirm whether the ban will continue according to its original plan because growing rumors state that any climate-related law that is "unfair to society" will be reduced in intensity.

He said when interviewed by TV in the UK, Monday morning, July 24, he would address the climate crisis in a proportional and pragmatic manner without affecting or harming people's lives.

"I defend the British people because I also realize that we are facing a time when inflation is high. It has an impact on household and family bills. I don't want to add to that burden. I want to make it easier," he added.

The ban on the sale of gasoline and diesel cars can be said to be the largest policy change ever in the automotive industry to date, meaning only hybrid cars with fully combustion engines and electric cars are allowed for sale starting in 2030, and car sales can only be electricity-based starting in 2035.

"Of course the zero emission target is important for me. So, yes, we will continue to make progress towards our ambition and we will also strengthen our energy security," he said when asked about the certainty of a ban on selling gasoline and diesel cars by 2030.

However, he also added that there are also other routes that can be explored.

"I think events over the past years have shown the importance of investing more in local energy, be it nuclear energy or offshore wind energy. I think that's what people want to see and that's what I'm going to do."

Following PM's comments which eventually drew a lot of criticism, the official spokesman for the Prime Minister was asked to provide a definite commitment that the ban would be imposed by 2030.

"That remains our commitment. As you heard from the Prime Minister's statement this morning, what we want to do is ensure this approach is proportional and pragmatic and does not burden the public unfairly," the spokesman told The Telegraph, July 24.