مجلة المنتدى للدراسات والابحاث الاقتصادية
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 275-295
2026-06-04
The Use Of Natural Gas As A Transport Fuel: Global Dynamics, The Algerian Trajectory, And Competitiveness Challenges Vis-à-vis Lpg
Authors : Mousli Abdenadir .
Abstract
The energy transition in the transport sector has positioned natural gas, in its compressed (CNG) and liquefied (LNG) forms, as well as LPG, among the main alternatives to conventional fuels. This paper analyzes global trends in the use of natural gas as a transport fuel and examines the Algerian trajectory, characterized by a sharp contrast between the successful diffusion of LPG and the stagnation of CNG. The results show that this divergence is driven less by technological factors than by economic, institutional, and regulatory determinants. A comparative assessment highlights the complementary rather than substitutable nature of LPG and CNG, with LPG being better suited to light-duty vehicles and private users, while CNG is more appropriate for captive fleets and public transport. The paper concludes that a gradual and integrated strategy is required to develop gas-based mobility in Algeria while ensuring both energy transition and fiscal sustainability.
Keywords
Natural gas as fuel ; CNG ; LPG ; Energy transition ; Transport policy
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