Indian Auto LPG Coalition Urges GOI And OEMs To Adopt Auto LPG
Suyash Gupta, Director General of the Indian Auto LPG Coalition, has urged the Indian government and automakers to adopt Auto LPG as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative. Auto LPG offers significant environmental benefits, including lower emissions and reduced air pollution. It is also more cost-effective than petrol and easier to adopt than electric vehicles. India's vast LPG infrastructure and growing environmental concerns make it a prime market for Auto LPG adoption.
Indian Auto LPG Coalition Urges GOI And OEMs To Adopt Auto LPG
With LPG Week 2024, organized by the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) in Cape Town, South Africa, fast approaching, Suyash Gupta, Director General, the Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC), has appealed to the Government of India and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to adopt Auto LPG as a cleaner, more economical fuel alternative. Gupta highlighted the transformative environmental and economic benefits of Auto LPG, describing it as a ‘Net Zero Hero’ in the journey toward a cleaner energy landscape in the automotive sector.
India's untapped potential in the Auto LPG market contrasts sharply with the global scenario, where more than 27 million vehicles use Auto LPG and annual consumption exceeds 25 million tonnes. Gupta highlighted that despite the huge success of the Ujjwala Yojana which has improved LPG infrastructure availability in the country and has over 1,500 Auto LPG stations, India’s usage is only 0.35 million tonnes, underscoring the opportunity for expansion.
Auto LPG emits 20% less CO₂ than petrol, 60% less than diesel, and produces minimal particulate matter (PM) with significantly lower NOx emissions, stating that it can be used to reduce air pollution and public health issues. Moreover, Auto LPG is approximately 40% cheaper than petrol, with conversion costs for petrol vehicles around ₹30,000 — far less than the ₹3-5 lakh expense of converting to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Gupta.
"The adoption of Auto LPG aligns with the increasing demand for eco-friendly, affordable fuel options as fuel prices soar and environmental consciousness rises. For OEMs, it provides a competitive advantage with lower conversion and infrastructure costs compared to EVs and CNG, while also supporting compliance with India's stricter emission norms.” Gupta concluded.
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