Does the Government support LPG Autogas?
On 14 August 2006 the Federal Government announced grants of up to $2,000 (subject to eligibility criteria) for private motorists to assist with the purchase of a new factory fitted LPG vehicle or to assist with the cost of converting a new or used vehicle to LPG. For more information go to GOVT GRANTS AND LPG. The ACT Government provides a 20% concession on the registration fee of privately registered vehicles if they are fitted with an approved LPG Autogas system. The WA Government provides a $1000 subsidy (until 30 June 2009) to private motorists for fitment of an LPG autogas system to their vehicles. Visit the WA Government Department of Planning and Infrastructure web site for information on the LPG SUBSIDY SCHEME. In 2004, the Federal Government announced Autogas would remain excise-free until 2011. Even after that date, excise will be gradually applied in annual increments of 2.5 cents per litre until it reaches a ceiling of 12.5 cents per litre in 2015. By comparison, the curre
