Diesel as Case of Consumer Choice in Alternative Transport Fuels
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 118, Issue 2
Abstract
Transport fuel alternatives to gasoline and diesel offer the possibility of reducing sectoral emissions of greenhouse gases. Fiscal instruments can be designed to encourage the penetration of alternative transport fuels. Diesel fuel, as a conventional transport fuel, is a case of consumer choice in fuels or of fuel‐switching away from gasoline. The reasons for this switch, particularly the impact of fuel taxation, are examined. It is concluded that the fiscal instruments to promote the penetration of alternative transport fuels for the reduction of greenhouse‐gas emissions can be successful under certain conditions. However, governments must take account of the risk of excessive fiscal revenue losses.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 118 • Issue 2 • August 1992
Pages: 95 - 108
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Copyright © 1992 ASCE.
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Published online: Aug 1, 1992
Published in print: Aug 1992
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