Alternative transport fuels can provide benefits to Australia as they have the potential to reduce vehicle emissions, improve air quality, provide alternative sources of supply to supplement mainstream fuels and reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Petrol and diesel comprise the large majority of fuel sales in Australia - approximately 95 per cent. Automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol blends and biodiesel blends account for the remainder with LPG sales accounting for the majority of this volume.
More information on alternative transport fuels currently in use in Australia and/or which have the potential to be a future alternative fuel can be found via the links below:
The Australian Government released the Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels (the Framework) on 13 December 2011. The Framework was developed in consultation with industry, government and other stakeholders throughout 2011 and is an input to the Energy White Paper development process. The Framework establishes a long term approach to a market led adoption of alternative transport fuels in Australia and includes 20 actions for industry, Government and other stakeholders to implement to address identified barriers to uptake. Further information on the development of the Framework is available on the Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels webpage.
In addition to the broader Securing a Clean Energy Future programs, a number of programs are in place to encourage the production and use of alternative fuels. Further detail can be found on the Alternative Fuels Programs webpage.