This paper estimates the demand for natural gas in Kuwait for the period 1975–93 using two models. A partial flow-adjustment model and a co-integration and error correction model. It is found that natural gas demand is inelastic with respect to price and income in the short and long run. Furthermore, natural gas consumption adjusts towards its long-run level with about 61% of the adjustment occurring in the first year.

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