In a major boost to India’s

, the Telangana government has approved the inclusion of

as an authorised fuel for 40,000 new eco-friendly

within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits of Hyderabad. The move has been welcomed by the

(IAC) as a significant step toward reducing vehicular emissions and improving

.

The IAC described the decision as a forward-thinking intervention in India’s ongoing fight against air pollution and a timely recognition of Auto LPG’s potential in a diverse clean-fuel ecosystem.

Auto LPG Gains Policy Traction in Telangana
Speaking on the development, Suyash Gupta, Director General of IAC, said, “Telangana government’s decision to include Auto LPG as an eco-friendly fuel is a positive and timely move in India’s fight against rising urban pollution. Including Auto LPG in alternative fuel policies not only helps reduce harmful vehicular emissions but also strengthens India’s overall energy security by diversifying our fuel mix.”

Auto LPG, already widely used in several countries, is recognised for being a cost-effective and readily available fuel that offers immediate reductions in harmful vehicular emissions such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter. The IAC emphasised that such policies can deliver fast and scalable results, particularly in urban areas struggling with poor air quality.

Call for Wider Adoption and OEM Support

While welcoming the Telangana move, the IAC also urged other state governments and the Centre to follow suit by formally including Auto LPG in their clean fuel frameworks. The Coalition pointed out that embracing a broad mix of alternative fuels—CNG, electricity, biofuels, and Auto LPG— is essential for an inclusive and effective transition to sustainable mobility.

With over 33 crore petrol and diesel vehicles currently on Indian roads, the IAC argued that an outright ban or phase-out of ICE vehicles is unrealistic in the short term. Instead, incentivising retrofitment to cleaner fuels like Auto LPG offers a practical and consumer-friendly path toward emissions reduction.

Alignment with National Policy Developments
The IAC also applauded the recent move by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to restrict the addition of new petrol and diesel vehicles in e-commerce and aggregator fleets in the Delhi-NCR region starting January 1, 2026. This policy shift aligns with the broader national goal of reducing emissions from fleet-based operations, especially in pollution hotspots.

The Indian Auto LPG Coalition reiterated its commitment to working with governments and industry stakeholders to promote fuel diversity and clean transportation. It called on all policymakers to accelerate the adoption of sustainable fuel solutions, particularly in high-density urban centres where the air quality crisis is most severe.