An Analysis of Consumption Pattern of Energy Carriers in Iran (1966-2000)

Energy consumption & economic activities in such a way that are highly correlated. Gas and electercity account for more than 98 percent of total energy consumption in Iran. In this paper an attempt is made to study the consumptions pattern of energy carriers in Iran, using Vector-Auto Regression and Granger Causality Test. The results indicate that price variable is not important determinant of the consumption pattern of energy carriers in the country. However, there are some tendeney to change the energy consumption on the long – run.