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Russian Drivers Switch to LPG as Fuel Shortages Bite

ईंधन की कमी के बीच रूसी ड्राइवरों ने एलपीजी का रुख किया

इंधन टंचाईमुळे रशियन चालक एलपीजीकडे वळले

জ্বালানি সংকটের মধ্যে রুশ চালকদের এলপিজি-র দিকে ঝোঁক

எரிபொருள் தட்டுப்பாட்டால் ரஷ்ய ஓட்டுநர்கள் எல்பிஜியை நாடுகின்றனர்

ఇంధన కొరత నేపథ్యంలో రష్యన్ డ్రైవర్లు LPG వైపు మొగ్గు చూపుతున్నారు

ઇંધણની અછત વચ્ચે રશિયન ડ્રાઇવરો LPG તરફ વળ્યા

ਤੇਲ ਦੀ ਕਮੀ ਕਾਰਨ ਰੂਸੀ ਡਰਾਈਵਰ LPG ਵੱਲ ਮੁੜ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ

By AI News Desk 🕐 16 July 2026, 03:37 AM 💹 Finance
Russia Swaps Petrol for LPG Amid Refinery Woes

Russian motorists are increasingly turning to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a viable alternative to dwindling petrol supplies. The ongoing Ukrainian strikes targeting oil refineries have created significant fuel shortages across Russia, leading to lengthy queues at petrol stations nationwide. This shift has prompted a surge in demand for vehicle conversions, with workshops reporting a fivefold increase in requests.

Surging Demand for LPG Conversions

Specialized workshops are now facing waiting lists of approximately two weeks for the conversion process, which typically costs around $2,000. The appeal of LPG lies in its significantly lower cost compared to traditional petrol; it is currently priced at half the rate of gasoline. Furthermore, LPG burns more cleanly, offering environmental benefits alongside the economic advantage.

Trade-offs and Future Outlook

However, the switch to LPG is not without its compromises. Drivers converting their vehicles often experience a slight decrease in engine power. Additionally, the installation of an extra LPG tank inevitably reduces the available boot space, a practical consideration for many car owners. Despite these drawbacks, the pressing need for affordable and accessible fuel is driving this trend. As Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure persist, the demand for alternative fuel solutions like LPG is expected to continue its upward trajectory, reshaping Russia's automotive landscape and energy consumption patterns. Al Jazeera's Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow.

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