Financial benefits

Save money by switching to LPG

The main financial benefits of driving on LPG are...

Fuel Price

The forecourt price of LPG is typically around half that of petrol and diesel so drivers and fleet operators can significantly reduce their running costs by switching to LPG. In February 2010, the average forecourt price of LPG was 65.0 ppl, Petrol was 117.3 ppl and Diesel was 119.7 ppl (Source: PetrolPrices.com 14/07/2010).

London Congestion Charge

Vehicles that are registered up to the 27th October 2008 with Transport for London will continue to receive discounts & exemptions from the charge until at least January 2010. The charge currently costs £8 per day per vehicle entering the congestion charge zone. For a vehicle entering the zone everyday this could represent an annual saving of over £2000.

Company Car Tax

CO2 emissions in LPG are lower than equivalent petrol cars thus pay less company car tax. On top of that, the government allows a further 1-2% discount on this tax when the vehicle is registered as bi-fuel.

Vehicle Excise Duty

LPG vehicles may be eligible for lower rates of Graduated Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Tax) as they produce less of the environmentally harmful emissions associated with traditional fuels. For example, a 1.8 Vauxhall Vectra running on Autogas would be liable for an annual duty of £115 compared with £150 for the same vehicle running on petrol, a saving of £35.

Parking rates

Some local authorities allow reduced parking rates for LPG vehicles in recognition of their environmental credentials. These include:

Typical example

The driver of a typical family saloon could reduce their fuel bills by up to £1,020.48 for each 20,000 miles they drive and the operator of a large van could save over £2,686.56 per year **

For a multi-vehicle operator, the savings can be very significant. For example, an organisation operating 20 cars and 20 vans could save over £74,140.80 per year based on the figures above.

The more you drive, the more you gain! To work out what you could save by switching to LPG try our savings calculator.

Promotions

Autogas Limited currently run three loyalty promotions to make the financial benefits of driving on automotive LPG even more attractive. One targeting the fleet user, the second targeting the individual driver in selected sites in the major cities in the UK, and the third through the loyalty schemes of the oil companies we supply.

Fleet Loyalty promotion

Does your company run more than 5 LPG vehicles? If so, we could offer you an additional discount by using Autogas Limited forecourts. Contact us regarding this promotion.

Voucher Card promotion

Autogas Limited run a Voucher Card promotion at selected locations. Simply purchase 35 litres of LPG from a participating Autogas Limited site and receive a stamp. Collect 20 stamps and we will send you a £10 Shell voucher . This is a limited promotion, subject to conditions. Contact us regarding this promotion.

Shell Drivers Club

Did you know you can collect Shell Drivers Club with every purchase of LPG from participating Shell Forecourts? Collect a leaflet in store or visit www.shelldriversclub.co.uk to register and find out more.

^{** petrol at 117.3p per litre and Autogas at 65.0p per litre, family saloon petrol consumption of 38.7 mpg and LPG consumption of 29.4 mpg. Large van 40,000 miles per annum, petrol consumption of 20mpg and LPG consumption of 16mpg.}