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Jersey Abandons 2030 Petrol Car Ban Amid Public Concerns

4/3/2026

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Steve Luce, Jersey's environment minister, has abandoned plans to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Luce cited consultation showing concerns from 63% of individuals and 79% of organizations as a factor.
He emphasized a 'just transition' for motorists to ensure that scrapping the ban does not derail Jersey's 2050 net zero goal.
Luce plans to rethink the Carbon Neutral Roadmap to align vehicle policies with sustainable transport objectives.

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Steve Luce, Jersey's environment minister, has abandoned plans to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Luce cited consultation showing concerns from 63% of individuals and 79% of organizations as a factor.
He emphasized a 'just transition' for motorists to ensure that scrapping the ban does not derail Jersey's 2050 net zero goal.
Luce plans to rethink the Carbon Neutral Roadmap to align vehicle policies with sustainable transport objectives.