Household fuel choice in Turkiye: The role of socioeconomic factors and temporal trends

Canan Gunes () and Esin Cumhur Yalcin ()
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Canan Gunes: Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University / Turkiye
Esin Cumhur Yalcin: Kirklareli University / Turkey

Journal of Applied Microeconometrics, 2025, vol. 5, issue ongoing, e2844-e2844

Abstract: This study investigates the demographic, socioeconomic, and structural determinants of household fuel choice in Turkiye. Using the microdata from the Household Budget Statistics for the years 2013, 2018, and 2023, the analysis categorizes energy use into three groups: “wood and dung,†“coal and its derivatives,†and “natural gas and electricity.†Employing Multinomial Logit Model and Multinomial Probit Model, the findings reveal that higher income and education levels significantly increase the likelihood of choosing cleaner fuels. Younger household heads and households with internet access are more likely to adopt modern fuels, while homeowners are less inclined to use clean energy sources. A clear upward trend in the use of natural gas and electricity over time is observed, along with a decline in traditional fuel use. The results suggest that energy transition is not solely an economic process but is also shaped by demographic, infrastructural, and technological factors. The study evaluates the energy choice model and offers original contributions in the Turkiye context and develops guiding suggestions for policy makers.

Keywords: Fuel Choice; Energy Preference; Energy Transition Models; Multinomial Logit Model; Multinomial Probit Model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.53753/jame.2844

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