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Business Upturn
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Confidence Petroleum commissions 8 new Auto LPG stations, reaches 295 nationwide
By Aman Shukla Published on June 2, 2025, 12:05 IST Confidence Petroleum India Limited has announced the commissioning of eight new Auto LPG Dispensing Stations at various locations across India. This development brings the company's total count of operational Auto LPG stations to 295. With this expansion, Confidence Petroleum India Limited is now the second-largest operator of Auto LPG stations in the country. The company's growing network is part of a broader effort to improve access to alternative fuel options in response to increasing demand for cleaner mobility solutions. The deployment of additional stations aligns with ongoing national objectives to reduce emissions and promote the use of cleaner fuels. Auto LPG is recognized as a low-emission alternative to conventional petrol and diesel, and its adoption is seen as a step toward reducing urban air pollution and supporting more sustainable transportation infrastructure. The new stations are located in key urban and semi-urban regions, aiming to improve service accessibility and encourage broader adoption of Auto LPG among consumers and fleet operators. Confidence Petroleum continues to expand its footprint in the alternative fuels segment, focusing on infrastructure development and accessibility to support India's energy transition goals. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indian Auto LPG Coalition urges push for clean fuel policy
As World Environment Day nears, the Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has reiterated its appeal to the government to expedite clean fuel policies. The coalition has highlighted Auto LPG's role as a viable alternative to reduce vehicular emissions , which remain a major source of air pollution in Indian cities. With over 33 crore vehicles running on petrol and diesel, the IAC stressed that vehicular emissions continue to be a significant contributor to air pollution. Auto LPG, which powers around 2.4 million vehicles in India and over 27 million globally, is being positioned as a low-emission alternative requiring minimal infrastructure changes. 'India stands at a fundamental crossroads in its battle against air pollution and climate change,' said Suyash Gupta, Director General of the Indian Auto LPG Coalition. 'With over 33 crore petrol and diesel vehicles on our roads, an outright ban or phase-out is simply not feasible in the short term. By incentivising and streamlining retrofitment to Auto LPG, we can convert millions of vehicles into clean, low-emission alternatives almost overnight.' He added that Auto LPG can offer operational cost savings and reductions in carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter emissions compared to conventional fuels. Policy support and retrofitment appeal The IAC has urged policymakers to prioritise clean fuel solutions and support large-scale retrofitment initiatives . It has also called for the inclusion of Auto LPG in India's clean fuel narrative and urged OEMs to offer more Auto LPG variants. Additionally, the coalition has asked the government to lower the GST on conversion kits from 28% to 5% to make retrofitting more accessible. Citing international examples, the coalition noted that countries such as Ukraine, Poland, Korea, and Russia have successfully integrated Auto LPG into their transport systems with supportive policy measures. The coalition's statement comes amid reports that the government may consider phasing out pure petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. Given the scale of the current vehicle fleet, the IAC argues that retrofitting existing vehicles with Auto LPG offers a practical and timely solution. 'This World Environment Day, it's crucial for policymakers to champion clean fuel solutions and support large-scale retrofitment initiatives that can make our cities cleaner, safer, and more sustainable,' Gupta added.
