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Russia’s Small Planes Test Car Gas as Aviation Fuel Runs Short—and Engines May Detonate
Russia is experiencing a severe shortage of aviation gasoline. Light aircraft operators have begun testing automotive gasoline as a substitute. Specialists warn this shift could cause engine detonation and reduced thrust.
What changed
Light aircraft operators are now testing car fuel due to increasing aviation fuel scarcity and costs.
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Russian Light Aircraft Test Automotive Gasoline Amid Fuel Shortages
confidence 90%Russia is experiencing a severe shortage of aviation gasoline. Light aircraft operators have begun testing automotive gasoline as a substitute. Specialists warn this shift could cause engine detonation and reduced thrust.
What's confirmed:
- Russian light aircraft operators are testing automotive gasoline because aviation fuel is scarce and costly.
- Specialists warn that using automotive gasoline in light aircraft risks engine detonation and reduced thrust.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries starting in August 2025 caused a significant decrease in refined product production.
- Ukraine conducted over a dozen drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure between 2 and 24 August 2025.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russia may soon face turbulence in its jet fuel market following gasoline supply disruptions.