In the Transcarpathian region, the police stopped the activities of underground fuel stations, which sold 5000-8000 liters of liquefied gas every day, the press service of the National Police of Ukraine.

"Fuel stations were located in remote villages of Tyachiv and Rakhiv regions where there is no centralized gas supply. Residents run not only their cars, but also gas cylinders.

Every day the activity of gas filling stations brought to businessmen from 100 000 to 150 000 hryvnas of profit, "inform the National Police on Saturday.

It is also reported that documents for this type of activity and permits from entrepreneurs were absent, there were no mandatory payments to the budget. According to the police, petrol stations were located close to residential buildings, which could have serious consequences in the event of an emergency.