Economic, environment and demographic elasticities of natural gas demand: A review

Abstract

This paper conducts a comprehensive review of various estimates for natural gas demand responses. We consider a stream of empirical studies that have been conducted after 1950. The purpose of this paper is to provide the full image, synthesize and analyze the published studies in this field from the first experimental study to the beginning of 2019. In this study, we discuss the methods and techniques used, the application area, the variables, and data sources and data size. Most studies have investigated price and income elasticities; many fewer have focused upon demographic variables. This work will be of significant importance for future researchers aiming to analyze the demand for natural gas.