Motorists consider converting to LPG

Motorists consider converting to LPG

Autogas, the leading automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, has found that almost 50% of motorists have considered converting their car to run on LPG because of the rising cost of fuel.

LPG currently retails at around half of the price of petrol and diesel, and in the recently published study, 47% of people questioned said they had already considered converting their car to save money.

Autogas business development manager, Chris Taylor, said switching to LPG could save up to 40% on fuel bills.

He said: “The cost to convert a vehicle to run on LPG is around £1,800 and based on current fuel prices and an annual mileage of 20,000 miles it would only take around 22 months to recoup this initial cost.

“LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surprising that so few manufacturers are currently producing LPG powered vehicles. However, most petrol powered cars, and even light commercial vehicles, can be easily converted to run on LPG.”

(Autowired)