The study focuses on a gas motor fuel market, assessing its level of expansion across Russia’s federal districts in the context of their specific economic situation and infrastructure capabilities. A unique set of key factors influencing the expansion of the vehicle fleet that uses natural gas as fuel is identified for each federal district. The current availability of the necessary compressed natural gas refueling infrastructure across different regions is analyzed in detail. The effectiveness of government support measures aimed at stimulating both demand and supply in the gas motor fuel market is evaluated. The paper also reviews forward-looking projects intended to further expand the market both in individual constituent entities of the Russian Federation and nationwide. The findings suggest that for the market to thrive, it is vital to enhance the regulatory and legal framework that governs interaction between the federal center and the regions, expand the network of refueling stations, promote innovative projects through private investment, and cultivate a positive public image of gas motor fuel
Provornaya et al. (2025) studied this question.