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Economical benefits are the major advantage of using LPG. Usually half the price, LPG is a much cheaper option than petrol.

Over 120,000 Australian motorists have utilized government conversion subsidies, with Victorians being the keenest receiving 51,000 grants. Research shows that, overwhelmingly, grants were taken up by people who live in outer urban and regional areas. Current subsidies are:

• $1000 towards the purchase of a new LPG, dedicated, or dual fuel system for non business use;
• $2000 towards an approved and fitted LPG conversion of a motor vehicle for non business use.

LPG Vehicle Scheme Application Forms are available through the Autoindustry website, and Medicare or Centrelink offices. One conversion grant per person every three years.

To be eligible the vehicle must be for private use (not for commercial or business use) and:

• vehicle to weigh less than 3.5 tonne gross vehicle mass;
• must be registered in the state of residence of the claimant;
• must not be subject to a notated lease or salary sacrifice.

The purchaser needs to pay for the conversion first then claim the government grant back through a Centrelink or Medicare office. For more information refer to the Ausindustry website.