Introduction
Collectively seven markets account for 68% of global automotive LPG use. This report examines the fiscal, economic and market based factors that have catalyzed and encouraged autogas use in these markets. It also highlights what governments and energy companies can learn from these markets in order to encourage the wider spread use of automotive LPG in Europe.
Scope of this report
- insight into the key factors that have driven the development of the world's largest autogas markets
- the ability to assess the potential for increased autogas use in individual European markets
Research and analysis highlights
The world's seven leading autogas markets account for 68% of demand yet just 15% of the world's car parc, 7.4% of population and 22% of GDP
Tax incentives are the key driver encouraging use, though factors such as LPG availability, use in other markets and conversion incentives also play an important role to varying degrees
The potential for increased autogas use in Europe varies considerably according to the identified issues
Key reasons to read this report
- an overview of the fiscal incentives in the main autogas markets that have encouraged use
- analysis of how supply availability and import dependence impact on autogas use