Diesels Are Going Away Due To BS6! What Next?
Consequences
Apart from the aforementioned confusions, the prices we pay will also increase. Fuel prices will see more hikes. Refineries have pumped in more than Rs. 28,000 crores on making the fuel BS6 ready by 2020. The manufacturers also have spent a lot of money on either making their diesel vehicles BS6 ready or on making their petrol options stronger. All of these costs will trickle down to the money we pay for their products.
While petrol vehicles can benefit somewhat BS6 fuel, the current diesel cars might not have the same story. The current engines are not built as strong as the ones that are BS6 ready. The BS6 fuel might make the engines pollute less, but can definitely reduce the durability of the power units. One thing to note is that BS6 fuel is being worked on to enable reverse compatibility.
Companies who have been praised for their stellar diesel engines may also suffer. We can see manufacturers already trying to phase out diesel, like how Toyota launched the Yaris last year with only a petrol engine option and the upcoming Glanza will also get a single petrol engine. Cars which rely heavily on diesel sales may also take a hit, as the sales are already slowing down, and petrol is regaining its turf.