Struggling motorists with LPG cars face new tax under Kevin Rudd’s Emission Trading Scheme

July 17, 2008

North Coast motorists who have converted their cars to LPG could face higher fuel costs under Kevin Rudd’s Emission Trading Scheme, according to The Nationals’ Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker.

“The Green Paper released yesterday by the Rudd Government has, for a period of three years, offset any increase in the cost of petrol and diesel with a cut in the fuel excise,” Mr Hartsuyker said.

 

“However what the Rudd Government has overlooked is that a carbon charge will apply to LPG, without any offset.

 

“There is currently no excise on LPG so we will see a new tax created and placed on what is a cleaner, more environmentally friendly source of energy.

 

“Those who have converted their cars to LPG are price sensitive motorists who value reducing their vehicle’s running costs.

 

“It would be hypocritical of Kevin Rudd to impose a new tax on those motorists whose cars are emitting less greenhouse gas.

 

“Kevin Rudd needs to guarantee that Australians with LPG motor vehicles do not pay one extra cent as a result of his Emissions Trading Scheme.

 

“The Prime Minister must ensure that LPG motorists are compensated if they are forced to pay extra for their fuel.

 

“Motorists with LPG cars have experienced substantial price increases at the bowser. It is unacceptable to expect them pay more when they have done the right thing for the environment.”

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