• Policy

        • Ireland

        • 2026

        Measures to Reduce Energy Costs (2026)

        In March 2026, the Irish government introduced temporary energy affordability measures in response to rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The package includes fuel excise reductions of €0.15/litre (petrol) and €0.20/litre (diesel), a temporary reduction of the NORA levy (~€0.02/litre), and an increase in diesel rebates for transport operators (from €0.075 to €0.12/litre). It also extends the fuel allowance by 4 weeks (€38/week; €152 total) for ~470,000 households, providing targeted short-term support to households and businesses. 

        • Policy

        • Italy

        • 2021

        Decree n. 199 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

        This decree aims at translating the EU directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources to Italy's legislative framework. It notably sets a mandate to suppliers of petrol, diesel and methane to achieve a share of at least 16% of renewable sources by 2030. Starting from 2023, the share of biofuels blended with gasoline shall stand to at least 0.5%, to increase to 3% from 2025 onwards. 

        • Policy

        • Nigeria

        • 2025

        National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI)

        The National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI) is a federal government programme launched in 2025 to deploy solar power systems in public institutions across Nigeria. The initiative has initial funding of about ₦100 billion and aims to replace diesel generators with solar mini-grids and renewable power systems in schools, hospitals, government offices and other critical facilities. The programme seeks to reduce energy costs, improve reliability of electricity supply and support Nigeria’s clean energy transition. 

        • Policy

        • Greece

        • 2022

        Fuel pass I & II

        In an effort to shield domestic consumers from the effects of the global energy crisis, the Greek government implemented in May 2022 a subsidy scheme for transport fuel (petrol and diesel). Individuals and independent workers will benefit from it, depending on their type of vehicle and place of residence. The scheme was extended in July for 3 additional months.

        • Policy

        • Viet Nam

        • 2023

        Viet Nam Environment Tax Reduction on Fuel

        Viet Nam government continued to implement a cut of its environment tax on fuels to curb their high prices, from January to December 2024.The tax has been reduced to VND 2,000 per litre on gasoline, VND 600 for kerosene and VND 1,000 on diesel, lubricating oil and fuel oil. 

        • Policy

        • Cote D'ivoire

        • 2022

        Transport fuel subsidies

        In an effort to protect domestic consumers from the effects of the global energy crisis, the government of Côte d'Ivoire enacted fuel transport subsidies, which notably allowed to decrease the price of diesel fuel. 

        • Policy

        • Mexico

        • 2025

        NOM-163-SEMARNAT-SCFI-2023: Light Duty Vehicles CO2 Emission Standards

        The Official Mexican Standard NOM-163-SEMARNAT-SCFI-2023, published in Jan 2024 is the latest update to Mexico's standards on the carbon dioxide emissions from new motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,857 kilograms. It covers vehicles that use gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels, or if they are hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, extended range electric or fuel cell vehicles. The latest standards increased the requirement of carbon dioxide emission level, including new credit lines and compensation mechanisms. Emission standards varies with the vehicle model year, being more stringent for the newer model…

        • Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2022

        Subsidy for clean trucks

        The amount of the subsidy depends on the type of truck and the size of the company. Large companies can be reimbursed in total (subsidy and tax benefit) up to 40% of the additional costs compared to a diesel truck, while small companies (<10 employees) this raises to 60%. The subsidy scheme runs until the beginning of 2027. Currently, the pot is filled with a total of more than € 40 million, which will be available until 2024; the government is currently working on the design of the budget after 2024.

        • Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2016

        GB 19578-2014 Fuel consumption limits for passenger cars

        The standard specifies fuel consumption limits for passenger cars and applies to type M1 Vehicles up to a weight of 3500kg operating on gasoline or diesel fuel. The standard excludes vehicles powered on gas- or ethanol based fuels.  Manufacturers or their legal representatives are to apply for certification on the fuel consumption of the vehicles they put on the market. The application entails detailed information (based on template documents) on: Description of the engine system characteristicsFuel consumption type certification

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        • Mozambique

        • 2004

        Decree n°18/2004 - Regulation to establish environmental quality and emission standards

        This decree provides air pollutants limits for industrial facilities for SOx and NOx. It also includes limits for vehicles with air pollutant standards for passenger cars, diesel vans, diesel trucks and two-wheelers.

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