Europe embracing LPG as Australia dumps it

Once a highly popular alternative in Australia, LPG is now disappearing. But in Europe, buyers are increasingly turning to the cheaper fuel.

The popularity of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is growing in Europe, as automakers and consumers embrace the fuel as a way of affordably lowering emissions.

While Australia no longer has any new cars powered by ‘autogas’ – despite having several LPG production facilities across the country – sales of the alternative fuel have grown in Europe by 10 per cent in a single year.

According to a report from industry publication Automotive News Europe, nations such as Italy, Spain, and France have lower taxes applied to LPG, encouraging demand in those markets.

Meanwhile, on the supply side, vehicles powered by LPG have allowed car companies to reduce their average fleet CO2 emissions – with the fuel offering up to 20 per cent less pollution than petrol.

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