UK Prime Minister Suggests 2030 ICE Ban May Not Go Ahead As Planned

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has commented that the country's 2030 ban on gas- and diesel-powered cars may not go ahead as planned, reports一个utocar.

That's not to say the ban will be abolished, but specific goals and targets may be changed "in a proportionate and pragmatic way" that "doesn't unnecessarily give people more hassle and costs in their lives." Sunak added, "That's not what I'm interested in and prepared to do."

The Prime Minister made these comments in response to Conservative MPs (Members of Parliament) who called for the government to reexamine certain "green" policies. "I'm standing up for the British people because I'm also cognisant that we're living through a time where inflation is high. That's having an impact on household bills. I don't want to add to that. I want to make it easier," added Sunak.

The UK announced its intention to ban the sale of pure gasoline and diesel-powered cars three years ago. While PM Sunak has not confirmed whether the ban will go ahead as planned, he assured MPs that the country's net-zero goals were still a priority. "We're going to keep making progress towards our net zero ambitions, and we're also going to strengthen our energy security."

He added that the country should look at other solutions, such as home-grown energy (nuclear or offshore wind). "I think that's what people want to see, and that's what I'm going to deliver."

However, an official spokesperson for the Prime Minister confirmed to the UK'sTelegraphpublication that the ban will still go as planned. "That remains our commitment," said the unnamed individual. "I think, as you heard from the Prime Minister this morning, what we want to do is ensure that this approach is proportionate and pragmatic and doesn't unfairly impact the public."