LPG Stations in Austria in

The market share of new LPG registrations in Austria is still comparatively low. LPG is a clean alternative, especially for people who drive a lot. The number of new registrations of vehicles running on autogas (LPG) as fuel decreased by about 4 % in Austria. This is also reflected in the market share of LPG vehicles. Can a subsidy from the public sector help more motorists to convert their vehicle?

Around 7,000 LPG vehicles are registered in Austria every year. However, a look abroad shows important differences. In Turkey and Poland, for example, there are more than two million vehicles running on LPG, while in Germany there are about 448,000 vehicles running on LPG.

LPG offers many advantages and is a good alternative to petrol and diesel for both economic and ecological reasons. Above all, the favourable price is a decisive factor for many motorists to convert to LPG. In addition, LPG burns with less CO2 and fewer pollutants and is much cleaner than petrol or diesel. No soot is produced when LPG is burnt. In addition, nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced by about 20% compared to petrol vehicles. Compared to diesel vehicles, they are even more than 95 % lower. Against the background of the recent diesel scandals, which have led to a massive loss of confidence in diesel engines, consumers are increasingly turning to the low-emission alternative fuel LPG.

In Austria, the network of LPG filling stations is already relatively well developed. A positive development can definitely be observed, as the number of LPG filling stations has increased in recent years and private and company filling stations are also available (as of March 2018). Pure LPG filling stations are not always staffed. Here you pay with a CE or customer card. Filling up with LPG is as easy as filling up with diesel or petrol. However, when refuelling, the nozzle is screwed tightly to the filler neck of the vehicle, creating a closed system. Autogas users can also count on a well-developed network of autogas filling stations in our neighbouring European countries. LPG can be dispensed at more than 40,000 filling stations throughout Europe. LPG is particularly widespread in Eastern European countries such as Poland. There are also many LPG pumps in Italy.