Australian Drivers Embrace LPG Cars Amid Fuel Crisis
‘You can see why I love this car’: even amid a fuel crisis some Australian drivers can fill up for $60
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As fuel prices surge due to geopolitical tensions, Australian drivers like Carl Camilleri are turning to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles, which are cheaper and cleaner than traditional petrol cars. Despite a decline in LPG cars on the road, their popularity is resurging as drivers seek cost-effective fuel options.
- 01Carl Camilleri fills his LPG Ford Falcon for about $60, benefiting from lower fuel costs.
- 02LPG vehicles are cleaner and cheaper than petrol or diesel cars, but their numbers have significantly declined.
- 03A Facebook group for LPG users has grown to over 6,000 members as interest in LPG rises amid the fuel crisis.
- 04Finding LPG refueling stations is increasingly difficult, with sales dropping 87% from 2011 to 2025.
- 05Government support for LPG vehicles has waned, impacting their viability despite being a locally produced fuel.
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Carl Camilleri, an Australian driver, fills his LPG (liquid petroleum gas) Ford Falcon XR6 Mark II for just over 70 cents per litre, costing about $60 to fill the tank. LPG vehicles, which burn cleaner than petrol or diesel, have seen a decline from 500,000 vehicles in 2013 to approximately 200,000 by 2025 due to reduced government subsidies and the closure of local manufacturing. However, the ongoing fuel crisis has revived interest in LPG, with Camilleri receiving offers exceeding $20,000 for his car. A Facebook group founded by Stuart Brown for LPG users has attracted over 6,000 members, reflecting the growing community as more drivers seek economical fuel options. Despite its advantages, LPG car owners face challenges in finding refueling stations, as LPG sales have plummeted by 87%. Brown emphasizes the need for government support to promote LPG as a clean, affordable fuel option.
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The resurgence of interest in LPG vehicles offers a cost-effective alternative for Australian drivers facing rising fuel prices, potentially saving them significant amounts on fuel costs.
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