Car Explosions and Fires on the Rise in Armenia
The use of natural gas to power 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 affordability.
- 21 car explosions have been recorded this year, a 50% jump over 2024.
- The number of fires recorded in vehicles has also 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 increase in Armenia due to safety issues.