Over 1400 LPG stations in the UK

(03/02/2009)

Vehicles running on LPG produce far fewer harmful emissions that contribute to environmental and health problems than traditional road fuels. LPG vehicles produce 17% less carbon dioxide than petrol and 2% less than diesel, 120 per cent less NOx than petrol and staggering 2,000 per cent less than diesel and in terms of small particle emissions (PM10) one LPG vehicle will emit up to 120 times less than a diesel vehicle.

Added benefits of running a vehicle on LPG can include up to 100 per cent exemption from the London Congestion Charge and increased residual vehicle values.

Autogas has announced an increase in the number of outlets providing LPG. The latest service station to include LPG as part of its fuel range is Shell Eagle in Rochdale. This addition takes the total number of LPG stations in the UK to over 1,400.

Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, says LPG availability is core to the company's policy of delivering fuel to the thousands of LPG motorists. Autogas is committed to providing LPG customers with a wide-range of convenient and accessible service stations offering LPG. With over 160,000 vehicles now being powered by LPG it's vital we continually modify and update our location strategy."

A further 15 outlets are set to start retailing LPG in 2009 giving improved coverage across the UK. According to UKLPG, the number of LPG conversions carried out by LPGA Approved Installers stood at 12,500 in 2007

Chris added: "Anyone thinking of converting their vehicle to run off LPG can be assured they will be no more than five miles away from an LPG service station in major conurbations, a figure which is continually monitored. Conversions should always be carried out by an LPGA Approved Installer who will comply with set safety standards, has undergone extensive training and examinations and can advise on the most suitable system for your vehicle."

There are around 220 outlets currently supplied by Autogas in the UK.

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