The Department of Energy has, so far, listed 3,955 auto-LPG vehicles in the country and the industry continues to grow, a report from the DOE said.

These include privately owned and government-owned vehicles have also converted to auto-LPG.

The DOE report said that dispensing stations have also flourished, including 20 service station-based, 11 stand alone stations, five refilling/bulk plant-based, and five garage-based, all in Metro Manila. Meanwhile, in the Visayas, there are at least 20 dispensing stations; seven stand alone; and 13 garage-based stations; and in in Mindanao, there are eight dispensing stations.

The DOE report added that conversion shops have also surfaced with nine auto-LPG conversion companies in 14 areas in Metro Manila while more shops are expected to open in other parts of the country this year.

Moreover, the DOE has also issued guidelines governing the business of supplying, hauling, storage, handling, marketing and distribution of LPG for automotive use, to protect the consumers.

Before engaging in the auto-LPG dispensing station business, an applicant is required to secure Standard Compliance Certificate from the DOE upon submission of a set of documentary requirements.

An auto-LPG industry business is considered illegal if it operates without an SCC.*NLG

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