Royal Dutch Shell predicts the UK could ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030, but to achieve this, the government will need to introduce more incentives for electric cars and boost electricity infrastructure.

    Royal Dutch Shell, the world's largest oil company, has predicted that the UK will ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars for 10 years in a bid to achieve zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century.

    The ban could be brought forward to 2030 with the "right policies and incentives," said The company's UK head of operations, Sinai Lynch, via the social media platform.That is five years ahead of prime Minister Boris Johnson's February deadline and two years ahead of transport Secretary Grant Shapps' 2032 target.

    The Johnson administration is seeking to ban the sale of new cars powered by fossil fuels by 2035 in order to ensure zero carbon emissions by 2050.Royal Dutch Shell, which has thrived on demand for car fuel for more than a century, is predicting the demise of petrol cars in the near future, a pivotal moment for the oil industry.

    Europe's biggest oil companies have been bracing for a slowdown in fuel demand and are increasingly turning their attention to electricity generation, mainly from renewable sources.Shell and its rivals BP and Total have set their own net zero emissions targets.

    Still, there are obstacles to a ban on the sale of fuel cars in The UK.Mr. Lynch said the government also needs to continue to offer incentives for the popularity of electric vehicles before it can effectively push consumers to switch to electric vehicles.At the same time, investment in charging infrastructure and power networks will be needed to meet additional demand.