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Open in Browser →Comparisons of international road fuel prices
Comparisons of road fuel prices against other EU countries, using data from the European Commission Oil Bulletin.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2026 on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area, amending Directive 2012/34/EU and repealing Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 (Text with EEA relevance)
EU regulation governing the allocation and use of railway infrastructure capacity across the single European railway area. It replaces prior regulations and amends Directive 2012/34/EU to establish a framework for optimizing infrastructure utilization and enabling cross-border rail transport services.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1030 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2026 on the greenhouse gas emissions accounting of transport services (Text with EEA relevance)
EU regulation requiring transport operators, service organizers, and hub operators to calculate and publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions from transport services using standardized methodologies. Aims to reduce SME compliance burdens while providing comparable emissions data to incentivize sustainable transport choices and support climate neutrality by 2050.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2026 on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area, amending Directive 2012/34/EU and repealing Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 (Text with EEA relevance)
EU regulation establishing harmonized rules for railway infrastructure capacity allocation and usage within the single European railway area. Amends Directive 2012/34/EU and repeals Regulation (EU) No 913/2010, aiming to enhance efficiency and competition by standardizing how railway operators access and utilize infrastructure capacity across member states.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1030 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2026 on the greenhouse gas emissions accounting of transport services (Text with EEA relevance)
EU regulation establishing standardised greenhouse gas emissions accounting and disclosure requirements for transport operators, service organisers, and hub operators. Creates comparable methodologies for calculating GHG emissions from transport services to incentivise sustainable transport choices, reduce SME compliance burdens, and support EU climate neutrality by 2050.
IMO adopts first global Code for autonomous ships
The IMO adopted the MASS Code, a non-mandatory international framework effective 1 July 2026 governing autonomous and remotely operated cargo ships. The goal-based Code establishes safety, security, and environmental standards aligned with SOLAS, emphasizing cybersecurity, risk assessment, Remote Operations Centres, and human oversight. A mandatory version is targeted for adoption by 1 July 2030.
Revised rescue guide launched to safeguard life at sea
The IMO, UNHCR, and International Chamber of Shipping released a revised Rescue Guide to strengthen humanitarian and legal protections for refugees and migrants in distress at sea. The guide provides practical procedures for safe rescue and disembarkation under international law, emphasizing the duty to rescue without discrimination and protection from refoulement, available in six languages.
MOVES Corredores public EV charging infrastructure programme
Order TED/1477/2025 creates a EUR 200 million competitive grant programme for publicly accessible light-duty EV charging infrastructure along TEN-T road corridors. It targets road sections that do not yet meet AFIR charging deployment requirements and supports charging points…
2025 - 2036 National Transport Plan - Urban growth agreement
In the largest urban areas, there has been targeted work overtime to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, air pollution and noise through coordination in land use and transport policies. The goal is to shift growth in passenger transport from private cars to public…
2026 Railway upgrade
In 2026, the Norwegian government earmarked investments for the upgrade of the domestic railway system, which will be managed by the Bane NOR
2025 - 2036 National Transport Plan - Railway
During the National Transport Plan for 2025-2036 period, the government will allocate NOK 1 200 billion to the development of an efficient, eco-friendly and safe transport system with the objective to strengthen railway services in Norway. Within the plan, the government…
Fixed-term scrapping premium for new low-emission passenger cars 2026-2027
Finland introduced a fixed-term scrapping premium scheme for private persons purchasing a new passenger car and scrapping an old vehicle first registered in 2015 or earlier. The scheme provides EUR 2 500 for the purchase of a new zero-emission car powered by electricity or…
Notification on blending biodiesel with diesel
The regulation sets blending mandate of biodiesel into diesel fuel. It notably requires a 0.5% blending obligation
Transport energy law
Transport energy law sets the GHG emission intensity reduction obligation starting 2030 and advanced biofuels shares targets on fuel suppliers starting 2027. It also terminates, until the end of 2029, the continuation of current biofuels blending obligation: 7% (6,5 volume %)…
Canada Infrastructure Bank: Clean Power Funding
The CIB invests across the clean energy landscape, from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to district energy, carbon capture, and the infrastructure that enables decarbonization, EV charging and hydrogen
National emissions trading scheme
Austria launched its national emissions certificate trading system for fossil fuels not already covered by the EU ETS1 in October 2022. Although the NEHG does not establish a carbon tax, the carbon pricing instrument follows in central parts the logic of existing energy taxes…
Bicycle transport support (T003)
Support for development of cycling infrastructure and non-motorised transport under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Partnership Agreement on EU Funds 2021–2027. Investments target construction of cycling paths and promotion of cycling as a sustainable mobility option.…
Construction of railway and highway infrastructure (T007)
Support for construction and reconstruction of railway and highway infrastructure as part of the sustainable transport chapter of the Partnership Agreement on EU Funds 2021–2027 (Programme Slovakia). Slovakia allocates more than EUR 2.1 billion for investments in the development…
Electromobility support (T004)
Support for development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. An investment of EUR 52 million is intended to build 3,029 charging stations for electric vehicles or hydrogen fuelling stations.…
Development of low-carbon transport infrastructure (T001)
Support for low-carbon transport infrastructure, primarily railway and bicycle infrastructure, financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. An investment of EUR 657 million is intended to support low-carbon railway and bicycle transport infrastructure.…
Support of sustainable local transport (T008)
Support for sustainable local transport measures, including investments in public transport infrastructure, cycling infrastructure and low-emission mobility at local level. Financed under Programme Slovakia 2021–2027. Coordinated by the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak…
Sustainable mobility of Bratislava self-governing region (T006)
Support for sustainable urban mobility in the Bratislava self-governing region, including investments in low-carbon public transport infrastructure and sustainable mobility measures. Financed under Programme Slovakia 2021–2027. Coordinated by the Ministry of Transport of the…
Development of public transport (T005)
Support for development and modernisation of public passenger transport systems, including integrated transport systems in six regions of Slovakia. Financed under the Partnership Agreement on EU Funds 2021–2027 (Programme Slovakia) with over EUR 2.1 billion allocated for…
Support for ecological passenger transport (T002)
Support for zero-emission public passenger transport through the purchase of electric and hydrogen buses, financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic. Coordinated by the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak
Amended law of 17 December 2010 setting excise duties and similar taxes on energy products, electricity, manufactured tobacco products, alcohol and alcoholic beverages
The law is fixing on a yearly basis the percentage of renewable energy, mainly biofuels, to be incorporated by economic operators selling petrol and diesel for road transport on the market, according to the provisions of the directive 2023/2413 amending directive 2018/2001 on…
IMO and WMU launch handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector
The IMO and World Maritime University released a practical handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector to address severe underrepresentation of women (1% of seafarers, 19% of ministerial roles). The guide provides maritime administrations, shipping companies, ports, shipyards, and education institutions with tools for integrating gender considerations into policies, recruitment, training, workplace safety, and leadership development.
UK Emissions Trading Scheme for maritime: how to comply
Guidance to help maritime operators understand and meet their compliance obligations under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program; EPA ICR No. 2461.07, OMB Control No. 2060-0686 (Renewal)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program (EPA ICR Number 2461.07, OMB Control Number 2060-0686 (Renewal) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through March 31, 2027. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
Iraq Is Keeping Its Syria Oil Route—Even If Hormuz Reopens
Iraq is establishing crude oil and naphtha exports through Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas as a permanent alternative to reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Developed initially as an emergency response to Hormuz closure, Iraqi officials plan to maintain this route even after normal shipping through Hormuz resumes, reducing vulnerability to future disruptions of the primary export channel.
Iraq Is Keeping Its Syria Oil Route—Even If Hormuz Reopens
Iraq is establishing crude oil and naphtha exports through Syria's Baniyas port on the Mediterranean Sea as a strategic alternative to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Originally developed as an emergency response to Hormuz disruptions, Iraqi officials intend to maintain this route permanently even when normal shipping through Hormuz resumes, reducing dependence on the strategic chokepoint.
Why Oil Prices Are Falling Even as Tankers Remain Trapped
Oil prices are declining as market participants anticipate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, despite slow actual tanker evacuation rates from the Persian Gulf region where vessels have been trapped since March 2026.
Insurers Roll Out $400 Million War-Risk Facility for Hormuz Shipping
Lloyd's of London has established a $400 million war-risk insurance facility for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with Chubb as lead underwriter. The consortium aims to increase marine insurance capacity in the strategically sensitive shipping corridor.
Oil Flows Resume Through Hormuz as Insurers Remain Wary
Following a U.S.-Iran agreement and lifting of naval blockade, oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed, including Saudi crude shipments. However, shipping companies and insurers remain cautious about normalizing operations due to persistent security concerns and lack of formal guarantees regarding mine clearance and political stability.
Shipping Costs Soar as Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Trade
Middle East tensions have disrupted global shipping routes and increased bunker fuel costs for vessel operators. Rising marine fuel expenses are prompting shippers to accelerate container cargo imports ahead of July cost increases in annual contracts and anticipated U.S. tariffs on imported goods.
High Tanker Rates Disrupt Persian Gulf Oil Shipments to Asia
Chinese and Indian state-owned refiners struggle to secure supertankers for Persian Gulf crude shipments due to elevated tanker rates and security concerns over Strait of Hormuz passage. PetroChina rejected multiple tender offers for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) loading Iraqi Basrah crude, citing freight costs triple previous levels.
The Diesel Demand Shock Nobody Is Pricing In
Analysis of diesel demand trends and the electrification of trucking. Addresses common arguments that long-haul trucks cannot transition from diesel due to payload, distance, and energy density requirements, challenging the perceived exception of trucks from broader internal combustion engine decline.
GCC transport and communications ministers discuss strengthening Gulf supply chain corridors
GCC transport and communications ministers met to discuss strengthening supply chain corridors across member states and implementing directives from GCC leaders. The meeting focused on joint Gulf projects to maintain smooth flow of land, sea, and air transport while mitigating potential trade and logistics impacts.
Shipping Industry Remains Wary Despite U.S.-Iran Agreement
Shipping industry remains cautious following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, with firms reluctant to resume full operations through the Strait of Hormuz. Industry representatives indicate that trade volumes will not recover to normal capacity until next year, pending concrete evidence of safe passage for tankers in the Persian Gulf.
Directive 2003/87 and Directive 2009/29 establishing an Emissions Trading Scheme
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cap-and-trade type ETS, with the volume of emission allowances determined top-down and decreasing annually. The EU ETS has been the central pillar of the EU climate change policy since it was introduced in 2005. It is the…
Directive 2003/87 and Directive 2009/29 establishing an Emissions Trading Scheme
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cap-and-trade type ETS, with the volume of emission allowances determined top-down and decreasing annually. The EU ETS has been the central pillar of the EU climate change policy since it was introduced in 2005. It is the…
Directive 2003/87 and Directive 2009/29 establishing an Emissions Trading Scheme
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cap-and-trade type ETS, with the volume of emission allowances determined top-down and decreasing annually. The EU ETS has been the central pillar of the EU climate change policy since it was introduced in 2005. It is the…
National Transport Plan 2025–2036 - Electrification of Heavy Vehicles
Enova provides financial support of up to NOK 5 million per heavy vehicle. Enova provides up to 60% of the additional cost of investing in a zero-emission vehicle. In National Transport Plan 2025–2036, it is stated that the government will accelerate the facilitation of…
Iraq Readies to Boost Oil Exports When Hormuz Reopens
Iraq is preparing to increase oil exports following anticipated reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran interim agreement to resolve hostilities. Shipping activity is already evident with vessels repositioning toward the Persian Gulf in advance of the formal accord.
Traffic Department warns of up to SR900 fine for car window tinting violations
Saudi Arabia's Traffic Department enforces window tinting regulations with fines of SR500–SR900 for violations. Rear window tinting is limited to 30 percent opacity, while windshield tinting is restricted to maintain driver visibility. Reflective or mirror-like tints and decorative materials on windows are prohibited. Front and rear side windows may be tinted if sufficiently transparent.
Oil Extends Losses as Hormuz Reopens
Oil prices declined for the fourth consecutive session following a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which raised expectations for increased crude oil supply to global markets.
TGA: 15 days remaining to object to unpaid traffic fines issued before 1st November 2024
Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) is accepting objections to unpaid traffic fines issued before November 1, 2024, with a 15-day deadline. Appeals must be filed through the TGA's official website and will be reviewed within eight working days. This initiative aims to strengthen transparency and fairness in transport violation procedures.
Chinese Refining in May at Lowest Level in Nearly 4 Years
Chinese crude oil refining activity fell to its lowest level in nearly four years in May, raising questions about whether fuel demand will recover following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, or whether transport electrification has permanently reduced consumption.
U.S. EV Adoption Slows While Global Demand Accelerates
BloombergNEF projects U.S. electric vehicle sales will comprise only 17% of passenger vehicle sales by 2030, down from a 27% projection the prior year, due to the Trump Administration's elimination of EV purchase incentives. This represents a significant downward revision from 2024's expectation of 48% EV market share.
U.S. EV Adoption Slows While Global Demand Accelerates
BloombergNEF projects U.S. electric vehicle sales will represent only 17% of passenger vehicle sales in 2030, down sharply from the previous 27% forecast, due to the Trump Administration's removal of EV purchase incentives. This represents a significant reduction from 2024 expectations of 48% EV market share.
SASO imposes temporary ban on vehicles of 29 erring companies from entering Saudi Arabia
Saudi SASO has imposed a temporary ban on vehicle imports from 29 manufacturers, including Volvo Cars and Nissan, for failing to submit 2026 supply plans under Saudi Arabia's Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard (Saudi CAEF). The restriction applies to new light vehicles up to 3.5 tons and remains in effect until manufacturers comply, with a deadline at year-end.
Commerce Ministry recalls 717 Land Rover Evoque vehicles over airbag defect
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce recalled 717 Land Rover Evoque vehicles (model years 2021–2025) for a front passenger-side airbag defect that may tear during deployment, releasing hot gases and increasing injury risk. Owners can check their Vehicle Identification Number via Recalls.sa and arrange free repairs through the authorized dealer.
Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total
Analysis of UK electric vehicle adoption showing that EV drivers are collectively saving approximately £3 billion annually, with individual drivers saving around £1,100 per year compared to conventional vehicles. The report emerges amid discussions about potential government policy changes to EV targets.
Commerce Ministry recalls 490 GM SUVs over defect that could trigger rear-wheel lockup
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce recalled 490 General Motors vehicles (2022 GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Suburban) due to a transmission control valve defect that may cause loss of pressure, resulting in harsh gear shifts or rear-wheel lockup and increasing crash risk. Repairs are available free of charge through authorized dealers.
Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026
The International Maritime Organization awarded its 2026 Gender Equality Award to Professor Momoko Kitada, a Japanese maritime academic and former seafarer, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the maritime sector. The award highlights her work promoting diversity and inclusion in maritime education, professional development, and leadership pathways over two decades of research and capacity-building.
Saudi Arabia updates traffic regulations to govern self-driving vehicles
Saudi Arabia has updated traffic regulations to govern self-driving vehicles, establishing legal responsibilities for owners and operators. The amendments add provisions to the Executive Regulations of the Traffic Law covering autonomous vehicles, requiring owners to obtain approval before deregistration and exempting fully autonomous vehicles from conventional driver authorization requirements.
Notification on blending ethanol with gasoline
The regulation sets blending mandate of ethanol into gasoline fuel. It notably requires a 3% blending obligation rate - that was amended in 2022 to temporarly lower the blending rate to 2% in 2022 and 2023. The mandate was amended in 2025 to lower the blending rate to
Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Petrol and Diesel Fuel
The regulations determine the essential requirements and compliance specifications for gasoline and diesel fuel in Latvia. The regulations are regularly updated: since 2019, diesel fuel is allowed to be sold only if biofuel is not less than 6.5% of the volume, while gasoline…
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Department of Transportation's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety announces decisions on special permit applications for the transport of hazardous materials under DOT regulations. This notice documents grants or denials of permits requested by entities seeking exceptions or modifications to standard hazardous material shipping requirements.
State Energy Program
This regulation establishes the State Energy Program under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, providing federal financial and technical assistance to states to promote energy conservation, reduce energy demand growth, and decrease dependence on imported oil. The program supports comprehensive state energy initiatives including building energy efficiency standards, alternative transportation fuels, and energy audit measures.
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturer Assistance Program
The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturer Assistance Program (10 CFR Part 611) establishes DOE loan assistance for manufacturing facilities producing advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components. Eligible projects include reequipping or establishing U.S. manufacturing facilities, engineering integration work, and critical minerals processing for vehicle supply chains. The program, authorized under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, provides federal loans through the Federal Financing Bank to support domestic production of fuel-efficient and advanced technology vehicles.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Program; Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Calculation
This regulation establishes the methodology for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy values for electric vehicles, required under 49 U.S.C. 32904(a)(2). The calculation uses combined energy consumption data from EPA-standardized urban and highway driving cycles (weighted 55/45 percent), dividing a petroleum-equivalency factor (12,307 Watt-hours per gallon, adjusted if petroleum-powered accessories are present) by the combined energy consumption value to produce miles-per-gallon equivalents for corporate average fuel economy reporting.
Automotive Propulsion Research and Development
Part 473 establishes procedures for reviewing and certifying grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and projects funded under the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1978 for automotive propulsion research and development. The regulations define applicants, projects, and solicitation requirements for advancing technology in automobile propulsion systems, excluding subcontractors and pre-existing agreements.
Alternative Fuel Transportation Program
10 CFR Part 490 implements the Alternative Fuel Transportation Program under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, establishing requirements and definitions for State government and alternative fuel provider fleets. The regulation defines alternative fuels (methanol, ethanol, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, electricity, etc.), alternative-fueled vehicles, and operational requirements for centrally-fueled vehicle fleets, setting the framework for federal fleet compliance with alternative fuel acquisition mandates.
Technical Regulation for Tanks – Part 2: LPG Tankers
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing specifications and safety requirements for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker design, construction, and operation. The standard defines performance criteria, testing procedures, and compliance requirements for LPG transport vessels to ensure safe handling and prevention of leaks or accidents during storage and distribution.
Technical Regulation of Hydrogen Vehicles
Saudi Arabian standards technical regulation establishing requirements for hydrogen-powered vehicles, covering design, safety, performance and testing specifications to ensure safe operation and interoperability of hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen combustion vehicles.
Technical Regulation for Front, Rear and Side Barriers for Trucks and Trailers
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing safety standards for front, rear, and side barriers on trucks and trailers. Sets specifications for barrier design, construction, and performance requirements to enhance vehicle safety and protect other road users.
Technical regulation for Trailers and Semi-Trailers
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing standards and requirements for the design, manufacture, and safety of trailers and semi-trailers. The regulation specifies technical specifications and conformity assessment procedures to ensure trailers and semi-trailers meet prescribed safety and performance criteria.
Technical Regulation for Electric Vehicles - Version 3
Saudi Arabia's technical regulation establishes standards for electric vehicles under SASO TR. The regulation sets performance, safety, and quality requirements for EV design, manufacturing, and operation to ensure market compliance and consumer protection.
Technical Regulation for Classification of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Centers
Saudi Arabia's technical regulation establishes classification criteria and standards for vehicle maintenance and repair centers to ensure consistent service quality and operational practices across the automotive repair sector.
Technical Regulation for Automated Motorcycles
Saudi Arabia's technical regulation establishes standards for automated motorcycles, covering design, performance, safety and operational requirements for motorcycles with automated or semi-automated control systems.
Technical Regulation for Child restraint systems and strollers
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing safety and performance standards for child restraint systems and strollers. Specifies design, construction, testing, and labeling requirements to protect children during transport and use.
IMO progresses work on ship emissions, pollution and ocean protection
The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee held its 84th session (27 April–1 May 2026) to advance consensus on global shipping emissions reduction. Key outcomes include establishing an intersessional working group to develop mid-term GHG measures under the IMO Net-Zero Framework, adoption of a new Emission Control Area for the North-East Atlantic (effective 2028) with stricter limits on NOx, SOx and particulate matter, a resolution addressing marine pollution risks from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and endorsement of a 2026 Strategy and Action Plan targeting zero plastic waste discharges from ships by 2030.
Interstate Conveyance Sanitation
21 CFR Part 1250 establishes sanitation standards for interstate conveyances (land, air, and water carriers) to prevent transmission of communicable diseases. It defines key terms including contamination, potable water, food service utensils, and shellfish, and references CDC quarantine requirements. The regulation covers bactericidal treatment, waste management, and sanitation practices for vessels and conveyances engaged in interstate traffic.
Australia New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (2025-2029)
The Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard the Australian market, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, encourages supply of more efficient light vehicles and will drive down emissions from new light vehicles. Headline limits for fuel efficiency are currently set until…
Powering Australia - Driving the Nation Fund
The Driving the Nation Fund is supporting the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across Australia through around $500 million in investment for the following initiatives: • The Accelerating EV Charging program – to accelerate rollout of EV kerbside and fast charging…
Powering Australia - Electric Car Discount
The federal government's Electric Car Discount (ECD) legislation, exempting battery, fuel cell and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) from fringe benefits tax (FBT) and import tariffs, commenced on 1 January 2023. This policy aimed to to reduce the costs of EVs and thereby…
No safe transit through Strait of Hormuz: IMO Secretary-General
IMO Secretary-General reported on the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz where approximately 20,000 seafarers on 1,600 vessels remain trapped due to regional conflict. Since the conflict began, 29 verified attacks on vessels have resulted in 10 deaths and significant damage. The IMO is coordinating an evacuation plan contingent on all parties agreeing to refrain from attacks, while emphasizing urgent seafarer welfare needs including food, water, fuel, and fair wage payments.
Technical Regulation for Autonomous Vehicles
Saudi Arabia's SASO technical regulation establishes mandatory type-approval, cybersecurity, functional-safety, and SASO conformity-mark requirements for autonomous and highly-automated vehicles sold or operated in the kingdom.
List of Standards Relevant to the Implementation of the Technical Regulation for Autonomous Vehicles
SASO published a companion standards list for autonomous vehicle manufacturers seeking market access in Saudi Arabia. The list identifies applicable international and national standards that products must conform to under SASO's Autonomous Vehicles Technical Regulation.
Technical Regulations for Tanks — Part 3: Dry Gas Transport Tanks
Saudi Arabian mandatory technical regulations establishing construction, pressure rating, safety device, marking, and inspection specifications for tanks used in road transport of dry gases.
Technical Regulation for Special Use Vehicle Equipment and Accessories
Saudi Arabian technical regulation establishing specifications for equipment and accessories fitted to special-use vehicles including ambulances, fire engines, mobile workshops, and refrigerated trucks.
MSC.364(92) — IMO MSC Resolution
MSC.364(92) is an IMO Maritime Safety Committee resolution adopted during the 92nd session. The document provides guidance on accessing IMO resolutions through IMODOCS and directs users to consult their national maritime administrations for current resolution status and implementation details.
Government Bill 1990/91:19 - Sweden carbon tax
Sweden introduced a carbon tax in 1991. At the time, the price was SEK 250 (EUR 24) per tonne, and it has since increased to SEK 1 510 (EUR 134) in 2025 and to SEK 1 520 (EUR 134) in 2026. The specific tax level is differentiated per fuel source according to carbon intensity.…
Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
This directive creates a new emissions trading system (ETS2) to cover CO2 emissions from fuel combustion in buildings, road transport and small industries not covered by the EU ETS. The ETS2 is expected to be fully operational in 2028, with monitoring and reporting to begin in…
Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
This directive creates a new emissions trading system (ETS2) to cover CO2 emissions from fuel combustion in buildings, road transport and small industries not covered by the EU ETS. The ETS2 is expected to be fully operational in 2028, with monitoring and reporting to begin in…
Budget 2025 and 2026 - tax reduction on green technology installation
The Swedish Government implemented a tax reduction on the installation of green technologies from 2025: solar panels (20% to 15% from 1 July 2025), batteries (50%) and charging points (50%). Same amount has been budgeted for
Regulations Amending the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations and Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999: SOR/2018-98
These regulations set performance-based greenhouse gas emission standards for new on-road heavy-duty vehicles (such as highway tractors, buses and dump trucks) and their engines made in 2014 and later years. In 2018, these regulations were amended to introduce more stringent…
SOR/2023-275 Regulations Amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
These regulations set greenhouse gas emission standards for new passenger cars and light-duty trucks beginning with the 2011 model year. In 2023, the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard introduced sales targets of 100 percent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 and interim…
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act - Canada federal fuel charge
The Pan-Canadian Approach to Pricing Carbon Pollution requires all Canadian provinces and territories to have a carbon pricing system in place that aligns with minimum national stringency standards. A federal carbon pricing backstop system comes into effect, in whole or in part…
Hazardous Materials: Streamlining Requirements for the Approval of Certain Energetic Materials
PHMSA amends Hazardous Materials Regulations to streamline approval processes for transporting low-hazard fireworks and small arms cartridges (including tracer ammunition) through simplified classification and self-classification options. The rule designates the PHMSA portal as the exclusive submission method for explosives approvals and permits approval holders to voluntarily terminate explosive approvals.
Fuel Regulation 2012
The Fuel Regulation set standards for fuel quality and mandates for the general substitution of fossil fuels with renewable energy as biofuels or renewable electricity plus an GHG reduction mandate for fuels brought on the Austrian market. The regulation was last amended in…
Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan / 1.Sustainable construction / Environmentally friendly mobility
The Austrian Recovery & Resilience Plan displays a set of measures designed to tackle the Covid-related economic crisis and to strengthen the Austrian growth potential, job creation, economic and social resilience. It does so by supporting the green and digital transition. The…
Klimaaktiv mobil - active mobility and mobility management
The klimaaktiv mobil fund focuses on supporting active mobility - cycling and walking - as well as mobility management. In 2025, numerous projects with a funding volume of around USD 61.6 million (EUR 56.7 million) (EUR 49.4 million national fund + EUR 7.3 million)…
Regulation (EU) 2023/851 on strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles
The regulation sets a fleet-wide target of 95 gCO2/km from the 1st of January 2020 for new passenger cars, and 147 gCO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles. It also revises the regulation (EU) 2019/631 with the following targets: 2030: -55% reduction…
Regulation (EU) 2023/851 on strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles
The regulation sets a fleet-wide target of 95 gCO2/km from the 1st of January 2020 for new passenger cars, and 147 gCO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles. It also revises the regulation (EU) 2019/631 with the following targets: 2030: -55% reduction…
Investment Control Act - ICA
Since 2020, the Investment Control Act provides a screening of investment by persons from third states outside of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland in case of potential threats to security or public order. Foreign direct investments as defined by…
Environmental Protection Act - Poland carbon tax
The Poland carbon tax (Stawki opłat za korzystanie ze środowiska, as applied to GHGs) is part of the Environmental Protection Act (Prawo ochrony srodowiska), which taxes different kinds of environmental emissions such as CO2 and other GHG emissions, dust and waste. The price…
Federal Act on the Reduction of CO2 Emissions
Switzerland updated the Federal Act on Reduction of CO2 emissions to include Heavy Duty Vehicles CO2 emissions targets - in addition to the existing and updated targets for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles. In relation to the relevant European Union baseline…
Renewable Fuel Standard
The Renewable Fuel Standard mandates transport fuel suppliers to blend diesel with biodiesel. The minimum blending ratios are 2.5% from 31 July 2015 to 2017; 3.0% from 2018 to June 2021; 3.5% from July 2021 to 2023; 4.0% from 2024 to 2026; 4.5% from 2027 to 2029; and 5.0% from…
Clean Technology (CT) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Clean Technology investment tax credit provides a 30-per-cent refundable tax credit to taxable Canadian corporations and mutual fund trusts that are real estate investment trusts for the capital cost of investments in certain clean technologies, including certain clean…