Reuters: France is considering raising taxes on diesel over the next five years to end an advantage over gasoline and encourage drivers to choose cleaner cars, Environment Minister Segolene Royal said.
Diesel's image has been tarnished by health warnings and in the past month by revelations that Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) cheated on emissions tests in the United States, putting countries like France that have promoted diesel cars in recent decades in an awkward position.
Royal, who is also responsible for...