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Summary of "Household Energy Supply and Use in Yemen" (Volume I)

Core Content

This report, part of the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP), examines the household energy supply and use in Yemen, with a focus on how energy policies impact poverty reduction. The study was conducted at the request of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) and provides both quantitative and qualitative insights into energy access, consumption, and pricing. It aims to support the Government of Yemen in making informed decisions about energy sector reforms.

Main Findings

Energy Access

• Fuel Use by Households: Households typically use multiple fuels. Urban households predominantly use LPG (93%), while rural households use a mix of fuelwood (85%), kerosene (83%), and LPG (74%).
• Electricity Access: Only 53% of all households have access to electricity, with urban access at 92% and rural at 42%. Electricity access is unevenly distributed across income groups, with the poorest households having the least access.
• Diesel Use: Very limited, with only 4% of rural households and 13% of urban households using diesel for direct purposes. It is mainly used for pumping and generators.
• Fuelwood Collection: The majority of households (52%) collect fuelwood for 100 hours per month, and 30% collect it for more than 3 km. Women provide the majority of the labor for fuelwood collection, especially in rural areas, while boys and girls rarely contribute.

Fuel Consumption

• Electricity Consumption: Households connected to the PEC grid consume double the amount of electricity compared to those using cooperatives or isolated systems.
• Fuel Consumption by Income Decile: As income increases, electricity and LPG consumption rises, while biomass usage declines. Kerosene and LPG are preferred by the poor for cooking and lighting, while biomass remains the main necessity for low-income households.
• Cooking Patterns: Simple three-stone fires are common among the poorest rural households (47%), decreasing with higher income. LPG stoves are more common in higher income deciles, with 93% of the highest income rural households owning them.

Energy Expenditures and Prices

• Energy Expenditure as % of Total Expenditure: The lowest income decile spends 14% of their monthly expenditure on fuels and 1% on electricity, while the highest income decile spends 5% on fuels and 1.5% on electricity.
• Fuel Prices and Subsidies: The report highlights the significant burden of energy subsidies on the government budget and their disproportionate impact on the poor. Subsidies for petroleum products, especially diesel, are calculated based on border prices and economic cost recovery.
• Subsidy Distribution: The poorest households capture a large share of the subsidy burden. For example, 92% of the lowest income decile uses kerosene, and they receive a significant portion of the kerosene and LPG subsidies.

Policy Options and Recommendations

Key Policy Recommendations

• Gradual Removal of Subsidies: The government should gradually remove subsidies to ensure economic efficiency, financial sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
• Pricing Reforms: Implement a pricing system that reflects the economic cost of supply, reducing distortions in the energy market.
• Promote Efficient Use: Encourage more efficient energy use through targeted policies and infrastructure development.
• Support for Poor Households: Provide transitional support to the poorest households to mitigate the impact of price increases, especially for essential fuels like kerosene and LPG.
• Strengthen Institutions: Improve the efficiency and financial sustainability of energy sector institutions, such as the Public Electricity Company (PEC), by addressing losses and attracting investment.

Key Information

• Methodology: The study combines a detailed household energy survey (HES 2003) and a participatory rapid assessment (PRA) to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Funding and Support: The study was supported by the ESMAP, the UNDP, the World Bank, and various bilateral and private donors.
• Impact of Subsidies: Removing subsidies can lead to significant changes in household behavior and expenditure. The poorest households are most affected, with potential negative impacts on welfare.
• Price Elasticity: The report includes an analysis of price elasticity, showing how changes in petroleum product prices can affect consumption patterns and economic behavior.

Conclusion

The report emphasizes the need for a sustainable energy pricing system that reduces subsidies and improves access to modern energy sources. It outlines the potential impacts of these changes on different income groups, particularly the poor, and provides a roadmap for policy implementation to align with international development goals and promote economic efficiency and environmental sustainability.