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This research aims to analyze how carbon pricing on road fuels affects households differently across Europe, focusing on income and regional disparities.

July 29, 2026Communications SustainabilityOpen Access

Road transport carbon pricing creates uneven burdens across Europe and requires targeted revenue recycling

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SMStefano Menegat SDSilvana Dalmazzone VFVito Frontuto

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Simulation of carbon pricing effects reveals burdens on households vary by income and region, suggesting targeted strategies are needed.

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This research aims to analyze how carbon pricing on road fuels affects households differently across Europe, focusing on income and regional disparities.
Simulated higher petrol and diesel prices using harmonized household budget data adjusted for fuel purchases.
Analyzed impacts across 23 European countries while considering income levels and transport options.
Compared burdens of increased fuel prices across income groups and regions.
In richer western countries, lower-income households face a larger relative burden from increased fuel prices.
In some eastern countries, poorer households experience less burden due to limited access to private transport.
Households with high dependence on cars or living in less accessible areas are more vulnerable to price increases.

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Menegat et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a26dc8da07d9defa5d48 https://doi.org/10.1038/s44458-026-00129-4

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July 29, 2026Communications SustainabilityOpen Access

Road transport carbon pricing creates uneven burdens across Europe and requires targeted revenue recycling

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SMStefano Menegat SDSilvana Dalmazzone VFVito Frontuto

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Simulation of carbon pricing effects reveals burdens on households vary by income and region, suggesting targeted strategies are needed.

Key Points

This research aims to analyze how carbon pricing on road fuels affects households differently across Europe, focusing on income and regional disparities.
Simulated higher petrol and diesel prices using harmonized household budget data adjusted for fuel purchases.
Analyzed impacts across 23 European countries while considering income levels and transport options.
Compared burdens of increased fuel prices across income groups and regions.
In richer western countries, lower-income households face a larger relative burden from increased fuel prices.
In some eastern countries, poorer households experience less burden due to limited access to private transport.
Households with high dependence on cars or living in less accessible areas are more vulnerable to price increases.

Cite This Study

Menegat et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a26dc8da07d9defa5d48 https://doi.org/10.1038/s44458-026-00129-4

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