EV sales, oil costs and temperatures are spiking. So UK govt pushes… more gas?

Electrek
By Jameson DowAug 12, 2026, 2:50 pm258 ptsTop
The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target.

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