UK Mulls Tax on Heavy Goods Vehicles Linked to Carbon Emission

The UK is considering whether it should replace its heavy goods vehicle levy with a new tax that rewards trucks that emit less carbon.

The proposal would simplify the math haulers must do to figure out their tax bill. Instead of a multi-stage calculation used to determine the HGV levy, companies would instead use the weight of the vehicle as a stand-in for the amount of carbon dioxide the engine produces. That number would decide how much tax is due, according to a consultation published Monday.

• The government suspended its HGV levy in 2020 as part of its pandemic ...