The Tbilisi Municipal Inspection has issued a statement confirming enforcement actions against illegal liquefied gas filling stations operating in the capital. According to the agency, inspections and penalties are being carried out as part of stricter regulations that came into force on January 1, 2026.
Under the new rules, the sale and placement of certain hazardous materials - including used tires, scrap metal, decommissioned vehicles and parts, as well as highly flammable, explosive, or fragile substances - are prohibited in designated areas of Tbilisi. Violations are subject to fines that are five times higher than previous penalties.
Municipal Inspection Head Gogi Chikovani stated that the construction and operation of gas filling stations are strictly regulated by law and require appropriate construction permits. He noted that compliance with these requirements ensures both safety standards and proper placement within designated functional zones.
However, he warned that some operators are attempting to bypass legal requirements by installing mobile or vehicle-mounted gas filling stations. According to Chikovani, these unregulated installations operate without safety standards and pose a serious risk to both citizens and workers.
The inspection service emphasized that its actions target only unlicensed facilities, including improvised gas stations operating from vehicles without authorization. Officials also noted that similar illegal stations have previously been linked to explosion incidents.
Authorities are urging all operators to comply with municipal requirements and take immediate steps to bring their activities in line with safety regulations and legal standards. The inspection stated it will continue enforcement measures against non-compliant facilities across the city.
