Will petrol and diesel cars eventually be banned from cities?
I was reading a few days ago that even though old petrol and diesel vehicles will be on roads after 2030, some councils may impose restrictions for such vehicles entering cities. Have you heard anyhing about this?
My current vehicle is 9 years old and I am stalling on changing my vehicle in case such happens and in 2030 I will have to go down the EV route due to having no choice.
My current vehicle is 9 years old and I am stalling on changing my vehicle in case such happens and in 2030 I will have to go down the EV route due to having no choice.
Asked on 13 October 2025 by Lee Arnold
Answered by
Matt Robinson
Other than Oxford's Zero Emission Zone, which is already in place, we don't know of any concrete plans to restrict the entry of petrol and diesel cars into cities by 2030. If you're thinking of changing your car, we wouldn't let the potential for such measures influence your choice.
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clean air zones
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