European electric vehicle sales outnumber diesel cars deals for the first time

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Updated 17 January 2022
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European electric vehicle sales outnumber diesel cars deals for the first time

Electric car sales in Europe passed those of diesel engines for the first time in December as they hit 176,000, the Financial Times reported.

Diesel sales over the same month stood at around 160,000.

The electric vehicle deals represent a a 6 percent surge compared to the same period in the previous year.

This record is mainly attributed to government subsidies in several European countries, as well as the rigid regulations forcing EU manufacturers to sell more battery-powered vehicles from 2021.

By delivering a record 309,000 electric cars in the final quarter of 2021, US-based manufacturer Tesla accelerated this trend.

In addition, carmakers are intentionally increasing electric vehicle production to reduce their carbon footprint and curb fines from Brussels.

Diesel car sales have been experiencing a steady decline across the continent, driven by Volkswagen’s emission test for diesel engines scandal, rising taxes on the models in key markets, and bans on older vehicles in certain cities.


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,847

Updated 25 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,847

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 58.51 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 10,847.93.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.78 billion ($1 billion), as 73 of the listed stocks advanced, while 187 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index decreased, down 7.09 points or 0.48 percent, to close at 1,472.98.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 178.75 points, or 0.77 percent, to close at 22,916.83. This comes as 30 of the listed stocks advanced, while 37 retreated.

The best-performing stock was the Power and Water Utility Co. for Jubail and Yanbu, with its share price surging by 8.47 percent to SR31.24.

Other top performers included Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co., which saw its share price rise by 6.13 percent to SR53.70, and Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Co., which saw a 4.58 percent increase to SR137.

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was CHUBB Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co., whose share price fell by 5.14 percent to SR17.53.

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. and Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. also saw declines, with their shares dropping by 4.87 percent and 4.43 percent to SR4.88 and SR181.40, respectively.

On the announcement front, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. announced its annual financial results for 2025, with sales dropping 3.06 percent year-on-year to SR8.45 billion. The company also recorded a net loss of SR893.86 million.

In a Tadawul statement, the company said the net loss and decline in annual sales were driven by a drop in average selling prices, despite higher sales volumes.