Car Explosions and Fires on the Rise in Armenia
The use of natural gas to power passenger cars in Armenia has its drawbacks, despite being cheaper than gasoline.
A recent car explosion on September 2 in Yerevan sent three people to the hospital and damaged 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 significant cost difference with expensive gasoline imports.
However, the conversion and refueling infrastructure lack government oversight, leading to safety issues and dangerous accidents involving exploding gas tanks.
- 21 car explosions have been recorded this year, a 50% increase from 2024.
- The number of vehicle fires has been increasing since 2021, with an average of 463 vehicles catching fire each year.
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Author's summary: Car explosions and fires are increasing in Armenia due to safety issues.