The Government has decided to save 40 per cent of money spent on fuel for three-wheelers by converting them for running on gas. This will reduce the burden on both three-wheeler drivers and commuters due to recent fuel price hike. Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma told the Daily News that the fuel price hike is a heavy burden on the economy and this decision was taken with the objective of reducing the hardships of commuters. There are over 300,000 three-wheelers in the country and users are facing a difficult situation due to the petrol price hike. "We conducted research to find an alternative solution for this problem as a relief measures for the people," he said. The conversion cost would be Rs.30,000. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will undertake the conversion for three-wheeler owners. The Motor Traffic Act has to be amended to carry out the replacement and basic plans are underway. Meters will be attached to three-wheelers.