Car Explosions, Fires Jump in Armenia
The use of natural gas to power passenger cars in Armenia has its drawbacks, despite being cheaper than gasoline.
A recent incident on September 2 in Yerevan resulted in a car explosion, injuring three people, damaging eleven cars, and a public bus.
Armenia has a high rate of using natural gas for vehicles, with over 70% of cars running on it, due to its affordability.
- 21 car explosions have been recorded this year, a 50% increase from 2024.
- The number of fires in vehicles has also been rising since 2021, with an average of 463 vehicles catching fire each year.
The lack of government oversight on conversion and refueling infrastructure has led to safety issues and fatal accidents.
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Author's summary: Armenia faces safety concerns with natural gas-powered cars.
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