The Evolution of Gasoline Demand and Prices in Saudi Arabia

Initiative Future of Transport and Fuel Demand
Type Data Insight
Date 3rd February 2021

Abstract

Gasoline is the primary fuel for the passenger car fleet in Saudi Arabia. The demand for passenger cars, and hence gasoline, is primarily driven by the size, geography and economic growth of the country, its domestic fuel prices, and the tendency for consumers to use private transportation, among other factors.

Authors

Mohammad Aldubyan

Research Associate Mohammad is a researcher in KAPSARC’s Climate and Environment program. His research focuses on energy efficiency and energy demand. He… Mohammad is a researcher in KAPSARC’s Climate and Environment program. His research focuses on energy efficiency and energy demand. He is currently leading the ‘Residential’ Energy Model (REEM) that simulates residential energy demand and estimates the impact of energy efficiency programs in Saudi Arabia’s housing sector. He is also part of a project modeling energy demand in Saudi Arabia and estimating the economic impacts of energy price reforms. Mohammad holds an M.Sc. in renewable and clean energy from the University of Dayton, Ohio.

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