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Federal Government LPG Incentive Scheme Ends

The Federal Government’s LPG incentive scheme has officially come to an end, with vehicles purchased or converted after June 30 now ineligible.  Introduced by then Prime Minister John Howard in 2006, the scheme was initially designed to prom


The Federal Government’s LPG incentive scheme has officially come to an end, with vehicles purchased or converted after June 30 now ineligible. 

Introduced by then Prime Minister John Howard in 2006, the scheme was initially designed to promote sales of locally-built LPG-powered vehicles, and to offer families some relief from rising fuel costs.

Initial uptake was strong, with LPG workshops reporting a wait of up to six months for conversion kits and tanks to suit Holden Commodores.

But the rise in popularity of small cars since 2006 and the winding-back of the scheme since 2011 will see it depart with a whimper, rather than a bang.

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