1.0 LPG as an automotive fuel in the country was introduced in India
after the issuance of the LPG (Regulation of Use in Motor Vehicles)
Order in the year 2001 by Ministry of Petroleum Natural Gas. The
actual retailing of Auto LPG thru an Auto LPG Dispensing Station (ALDS)
could commence only in late 2002 with the introduction of LPG Conversion
Kits duly approved by ARAI. It has been more than 6 years since, and
during this period, the Auto LPG Industry has been treading a path of
steady progress, consolidation and above all, safety.
2.0 SALIENT FEATURES OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (REGULATION OF USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES) ORDER 2001:
2.1 Allows Government Oil Companies and Rated Parallel Marketers to
import (including Auto LPG import substitution), storing, distribution
and selling Auto LPG for Automotive purpose (conforming to IS
14861:2000) through Auto LPG Dispensing Stations to registered vehicles
with permanently fitted Auto LPG tanks and approved LPG Conversion Kits
as notified by Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India.
