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WLGA Liquid Gas Week in Turkey

Overview

The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) hosted Liquid Gas Week in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 12–16, 2026. Under the theme ‘Resilience in a Changing World,’ the event gathered industry leaders to discuss energy security, accessibility, and low-carbon solutions.

During the event, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized the importance of LPG as a flexible alternative during supply disruptions. He noted that Turkey maintains one of the most advanced LPG markets in the world, ranking second in European LPG consumption and leading in the number of LPG-powered vehicles.

International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol addressed how geopolitical tensions, specifically the US/Israel-Iran conflict, have driven LPG prices up by an average of 60% compared to pre-conflict levels. Highlighting that over one-third of LPG trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, Birol noted that the IEA is discussing a new LPG security mechanism with governments and industry representatives to mitigate supply risks.

Entities

Istanbul · World Liquid Gas Association · International Energy Agency · Fatih Birol · Riyadh

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Türkiye ranked second in total LPG consumption in Europe last year.
[● 3 SOURCES] Türkiye is the world's second largest consumer of autogas.
[● 3 SOURCES] Türkiye ranks first globally in the number of vehicles running on LPG and its associated stations and dealers.
[● 3 SOURCES] Türkiye has approximately 10,000 autogas stations and 5.2 million LPG-powered vehicles.
[● 2 SOURCES] LPG-powered vehicles make up approximately 30 percent of Türkiye's registered vehicle fleet.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An aircraft carrying the Minister was scheduled to land in Riyadh shortly after a missile attack hit the airport.

Timeline

13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
LPG energy security and market trends discussed at Liquid Gas Week
At Liquid Gas Week in Istanbul, officials discussed LPG's role in energy security, Turkey's leading market position, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global LPG prices and supply.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Turkey to host Liquid Gas Week for the first time in 2026
Turkey will host Liquid Gas Week for the first time in October 2026, bringing over 2,000 global energy leaders to Istanbul to discuss energy security and low-carbon solutions.

Sources

aydinlik.com.tr · bloombergHT.com · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · ekz.ch · enerjihaber.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · m.haberturk.com · odatv.com · tr.shafaqna.com · turkgun.com · yorumla.net