The Social Cost of Automotive Fuels LPG Diesel Petrol
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The Social Cost of Automotive Fuels: LPG, Diesel, and Petrol
Overview
The social and environmental costs associated with automotive fuels are frequently overlooked. How much does it really cost society when we drive vehicles powered by LPG, diesel, or petrol?
Understanding the Costs
This article provides insight into the financial and economic burdens on society caused by exhaust emissions from petrol, diesel, and LPG engines. We analyze these costs based on UK city populations and the pollutants emitted per 1,000 km for each fuel type. These emissions directly impact public health expenditures, reflecting in health issues such as congestive heart failure, respiratory problems, and bronchitis?"which are linked to poor air quality. The data is sourced from studies like the Norfolk County Council alternative fuel trials and the BeTa database report on social costs by Netcen (AEA).
Government Concerns
The government frequently blames automotive fuels for poor air quality in the UK, which carries significant financial, economic, and physical costs. While many people are aware of the detrimental effects of exhaust emissions, the monetary impact on society is often underestimated.
Comparative Costs
Our analysis reveals that the social cost of driving varies significantly with the fuel type:
- Small Towns:
- Diesel: £3.84 per 1,000 km
- Petrol: £1.04 per 1,000 km
- LPG: £0.55 per 1,000 km
- Large Cities:
- Diesel: £32.70 per 1,000 km
- Petrol: £6.08 per 1,000 km
- LPG: £2.33 per 1,000 km
LPG: A Cost-Effective Alternative
LPG vehicles significantly reduce social costs compared to petrol and diesel vehicles. They offer benefits like lower maintenance, reduced engine noise, smoother performance, exemption from congestion charges, and low duty taxes. Increasing the number of LPG vehicles in the UK could lower emission costs and improve air quality.
Conclusion
Adopting environmentally-friendly fuels and technologies not only generates savings for individuals and organizations but also benefits society as a whole. Embracing alternatives like LPG can lead to a cleaner, healthier, and more financially sustainable future.
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