# WLGA Liquid Gas Week in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wlga-liquid-gas-week-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-14T09:57:06.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trkiye-ranks-as-europes-second-largest-lpg-consumer

### 2026-10-09: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-host-liquid-gas-week-for-the-first-time-in-2026

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Cite as: WLGA Liquid Gas Week in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wlga-liquid-gas-week-in-turkey