Fuel demand for transportation in less-developed countries

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Quarterly Energy Review The World; ()

OSTI ID:5578385

Kouris, G

Inadequate data and unreliable information makes it difficult to determine how much energy the developing countries need, although they now account for 25% of non-communist oil demand. Four of the 11 million barrels per day supply the transportation sector, with road transportation the major user. Data on the income elasticity of both motor and aviation fuel demand indicate a rapid growth rate, although the starting point was at a very low level. A sectoral analysis shows trends toward car ownership in relation to income levels, population, urbanization, and domestic car production, as well as demographic tendencies. There is a similar upward trend in the ownership of commercial vehicles and demand for aviation services. On the basis of this analysis, the author projects fuel needs for each sector through the year 2000. 8 figures, 9 tables.

• OSTI ID: 5578385
• Journal Information: Quarterly Energy Review The World; (), Journal Name: Quarterly Energy Review The World; () Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
292000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320200* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Transportation
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
AVIATION FUELS
DATA
DEMAND
DEMAND FACTORS
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FORECASTING
FUEL SUPPLIES
FUELS
INFORMATION
NUMERICAL DATA
STATISTICAL DATA
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR