Iraqis Convert Cars to Run on Gas to Combat Increasing Fuel Prices
(AWP) - Many Iraqis are converting their vehicles to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) systems due to their lower consumption costs and environmental benefits compared to gasoline fuel.
Despite several accidents involving cars using LPG, Zaid Naamah al-Musawi, PR and Media Officer at the Najaf branch of the Iraqi General Company for Gas Filling and Services, stresses that the system is completely safe.
He said, “As for the safety and security aspects, the fact is that car gas systems are imported from reputable sources, Turkish and Italian. The General Company for Gas Filling and Services has sought to import the system from these sources, which have very high safety aspects. In case of any defect in the gas system, it gets disconnected to prevent gas leakage.”
Al-Musawi confirmed the increasing demand for LPG systems, and said, “We advise all citizens to add this system and be part of this vital and important project, even though this project is currently witnessing significant demand. Because of this demand, the General Company for Gas Filling and Services has sought to open workshops and many other outlets to keep pace with the demand for liquid gas systems.”
At a car conversion centre in Najaf, Mazen Laftah Jabbar was among drivers installing an LPG system to his car. He said that he was encouraged by what he heard about the system.
He added, “From what we heard, it is a good quality system and the staff working here are highly experienced. Today we added a gas system to my vehicle to reduce consumption and expenses because the price of gas is much lower than gasoline.”
Sarmad al-Nadawi, the owner of a conversion workshop in Najaf, said, “The gas system has health and environmental benefits, especially the octane boost. Octane rating in gas systems reaches 110, compared to super gasoline where it reaches 90, and this greatly supports the engine in terms of performance fuel consumption.”