8. Conclusion

Used by over 10 million people in France, LPG is an important energy source for transport, heating and cooking. Transporting LPG is an essential step between its extraction or production and the end customer. Despite a number of accidents, there is no such thing as zero risk, but LPG transport can be considered safe, since it is governed by the regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods, and is carried out by highly experienced operators. Given the constraints mentioned above, and in particular the rural nature of our customers, LPG road transport is the predominant mode of transport, and it will be difficult to do otherwise, despite the associated difficulties and likely cost increases. However, regulatory changes are paving the way for real optimization of LPG transport. Finally, the use of feedback, the human capacity to adapt to the situation and to serve the general interest,...