(a) the opinion of experts about use of LPG in private vehicles ;
(b) whether any proposal is under the consideration of the Government to allow use of LPG in private vehicles ; and
(c) if so, the details thereof ?
(a) the opinion of experts about use of LPG in private vehicles ;
(b) whether any proposal is under the consideration of the Government to allow use of LPG in private vehicles ; and
(c) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS & PANCHAYATI RAJ ( SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR )
(a) to (c) : LPG is an established alternative and eco-friendly fuel for running vehicles. Government have already allowed the use of LPG as auto fuel as per LPG (Regulation of Use in Motor Vehicles) Order, 2001 in all vehicles, including private vehicles. As per this Order, the vehicle is to be fitted with a fixed auto LPG tank ; replaceable cylinders, being unsafe, are not permitted.