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Russians turn to LPG conversions amid fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes
Published 15 July 2026 · world
Russian motorists are increasingly converting their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries drive
Russian motorists are increasingly converting their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries drive long queues at petrol stations.
Workshops report demand has surged fivefold, with waiting lists of around two weeks for the roughly $2,000 conversion. LPG costs half the price of petrol and burns cleaner, though converted engines lose some power and the extra tank reduces boot space.
Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow, Russia. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 16, 2026 • 3:25 AM IST · Updated: July 16, 2026 • 4:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Russian motorists are increasingly converting their vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries drive long queues at petrol stations.
Workshops report demand has surged fivefold, with waiting lists of around two weeks for the roughly $2,000 conversion.
LPG costs half the price of petrol and burns cleaner, though converted engines lose some power and the extra tank reduces boot space.
Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow, Russia.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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