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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 659, 2025
The 7th International Conference on Green Environmental Engineering and Technology (IConGEET2025)
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| Article Number | 01001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Air Pollution Control Technologies and Climate Change | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202565901001 | |
| Published online | 20 November 2025 | |
Data-driven Analysis of Fuel Consumption Trends and Policy Options for Decarbonizing Transportation in GCC Countries
King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Engineering, Rabigh Branch, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Jeddah P.O. Box 21589, Saudi Arabia
* Corresponding author: salnufiae@kau.edu.sa
The transportation sector in the Middle East is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, driven by rising population and rapid economic development. This study presents a data-driven analysis of fuel consumption trends across key oil-dependent GCC economies and evaluates policy options for decarbonizing their transport systems. Using national and international datasets, time-series analysis, and scenario-based modeling, the study identifies growth patterns in gasoline consumption from 1990 to 2020. Scenario projections indicate that aggressive policy combining vehicle electrification, modal shift, fuel economy standards, and carbon pricing—could reduce transport emissions by up to 55% by 2050.
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