Vehicle and fuel demand in Morocco

This study discusses the Moroccan transport sector and its energy demand for the period 1970-1996. During the period studied, consumption of diesel has grown rapidly while gasoline consumption has been rather stable. Furthermore, diesel and gasoline prices have increased by 58 and 26 percent, respectively. At the same time, fuel intensity has decreased considerably for diesel and gasoline vehicles largely because of shorter distance/vehicle. Since the demand for fuels depends on the choice of vehicles a simultaneous equation system is used. Comparing the results of vehicle stock to the ones for fuel demands the impact of income and fuel prices are stronger when individuals decide to acquire a vehicle of either kind i.e., gasoline or diesel driven. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.