2024 was a year of notable accomplishments. Check out the highlights of EIA products and programs this year.
gasoline
December 18, 2024What are gasoline sulfur credits, and how do they work?
December 9, 2024
California law and refinery closure reflect ongoing challenges for the state’s fuel market
November 27, 2024
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are at their lowest since 2020
November 20, 2024
What’s driving decreasing gasoline consumption in China?
October 18, 2024
Florida’s retail gasoline price stays stable after Hurricane Milton despite shortages
September 24, 2024
The United States is the world’s largest gasoline exporter
September 19, 2024
Understanding petroleum product supplied—our proxy for consumption
August 29, 2024
U.S. gasoline prices heading into Labor Day weekend are lower than last year
August 22, 2024
Midwest refinery outages increase regional gasoline prices
August 20, 2024
Average state tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel fuel flat since January 2024
July 10, 2024
West Coast summer refinery margins decline despite reduced capacity
July 2, 2024
Increasing U.S. gasoline inventories are reducing gasoline prices
May 23, 2024
U.S. gasoline prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend are 1% higher than last year
May 15, 2024
Higher refining costs could increase summer gasoline prices
April 2, 2024
U.S. petroleum product exports set another record high in 2023
March 21, 2024
EIA increases oil price forecast following OPEC+ production cut extension
March 6, 2024
Reduced refinery activity puts upward pressure on gasoline and diesel prices
January 17, 2024
EIA expects average U.S. gasoline and diesel prices to decrease in 2024 and 2025
January 3, 2024
In 2023, U.S. annual average retail gasoline prices were 40 cents a gallon lower than 2022
November 22, 2023
U.S. gasoline prices decline amid lower gasoline demand and falling crude oil prices
November 1, 2023
Low U.S. gasoline demand is making gasoline less profitable, reducing crack spreads
September 14, 2023
Energy use for transportation increased from pre-pandemic levels in 2021 in only 12 states
September 7, 2023
Electric vehicles and hybrids make up 16% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
August 31, 2023
U.S. gasoline prices are on the rise heading into Labor Day
July 18, 2023
U.S. gasoline inventories are rising, driven by East Coast market dynamics
May 25, 2023
U.S. gasoline prices are down from 2022 heading into Memorial Day weekend
April 19, 2023
Forecast retail gasoline prices for summer 2023 will be lower than last summer
March 20, 2023
U.S. petroleum product exports set a record high in 2022
February 28, 2023
Colorado refinery outage is causing higher gasoline prices in Rocky Mountain region
February 23, 2023
State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023
January 12, 2023
EIA expects U.S. gasoline and diesel retail prices to decline in 2023 and 2024
January 5, 2023
U.S. retail gasoline prices rose in summer but ended 2022 lower than start of 2022
December 28, 2022
Electric vehicles and hybrids surpass 10% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
December 21, 2022
Retail gasoline prices rose across the United States in 2021 as driving increased
December 14, 2022
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products reach multiyear highs during 2022
December 2, 2022
West Coast gasoline prices have been volatile this year
December 1, 2022
More ethanol was blended into U.S. gasoline last summer than ever before
November 23, 2022
Real U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are mostly unchanged from last year
October 28, 2022
Product Highlight: EIA’s Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian temporarily disrupts Florida’s gasoline supply chain
September 26, 2022
The United States exported record amounts of petroleum products in the first half of 2022
September 23, 2022
State gasoline taxes varied widely across the United States in July
September 16, 2022
EIA forecasts East Coast gasoline inventories will build by the end of 2022
September 2, 2022
Pre-Labor Day retail gasoline prices are the highest in the United States since 2014
August 10, 2022
EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report provides a snapshot of petroleum balances
July 18, 2022
Second-quarter U.S. gasoline consumption has been less than during 2021
June 28, 2022
Significant volumes of gasoline and distillate move from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast
May 27, 2022
Memorial Day real gasoline prices highest since 2012, near record levels
April 28, 2022
China processed record amounts of crude oil in 2021 but exported less gasoline and diesel
April 19, 2022
EIA expects summer U.S. real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014
April 12, 2022
The United States increased both imports and exports of petroleum products in 2021
March 23, 2022
U.S. gasoline and diesel prices declined slightly the week after their March 14 peak
February 9, 2022
Electric vehicles and hybrids surpass 10% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
January 13, 2022
EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to fall in 2022 and 2023 as demand growth slows
January 5, 2022
Retail gasoline prices rose across the United States in 2021 as driving increased
January 3, 2022
Energy prices rose more than other commodities in 2021
November 24, 2021
Average U.S. gasoline prices are higher this Thanksgiving than any since 2012
October 26, 2021
EIA projects global conventional vehicle fleet will peak in 2038
October 8, 2021
U.S. gasoline exports in May, June, and July reach new seasonal highs
October 5, 2021
A change in China’s tax policy is affecting Asia's petroleum product trade
September 3, 2021
Pre-Labor Day retail gasoline prices at highest level since 2014
August 9, 2021
Retail gasoline prices rise in the western United States
August 5, 2021
U.S. petroleum consumption decreased to a 25-year low in 2020
June 29, 2021
U.S. distillate demand returned to 2019 levels earlier than gasoline and jet fuel demand
May 28, 2021
U.S. average gasoline prices before Memorial Day are the highest since 2014
May 18, 2021
Average U.S. retail gasoline price exceeds $3.00 for the first time since late 2014
April 9, 2021
More gasoline expected to be consumed this summer than last, but not more than in 2019
April 7, 2021
Both U.S. imports and exports of several transportation fuels fell in 2020
April 1, 2021
State gasoline taxes average about 30 cents per gallon
March 30, 2021
U.S. gasoline prices have been rising with crude oil prices
January 25, 2021
EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to increase as U.S. economy recovers
January 6, 2021
U.S. average gasoline prices and vehicle travel fell to multiyear lows in 2020
December 29, 2020
EIA tracks retail prices for gasoline, diesel, and residential heating fuels weekly
November 25, 2020
Pre-Thanksgiving gasoline prices at lowest level since 2015
September 4, 2020
U.S. gasoline prices heading into Labor Day weekend are the lowest since 2004
August 31, 2020
More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density
August 13, 2020
As lockdowns eased in May, gasoline demand increased and jet fuel continued to fall
August 6, 2020
Gasoline and diesel refining margins that diverged in March have moved closer together
June 22, 2020
Motor gasoline accounted for almost half of U.S. petroleum consumption in 2019
June 8, 2020
U.S. fuel ethanol production and inventory changes have largely followed motor gasoline
May 4, 2020
Low transportation fuel demand and low profitability drive refinery run declines
April 14, 2020
EIA tracks retail prices for gasoline, diesel, and residential heating fuels weekly
January 8, 2020
U.S. average retail gasoline prices in 2019 were slightly lower than in 2018
November 27, 2019
U.S. average gasoline prices this week are similar to the previous two Thanksgivings
November 5, 2019
Retail gasoline prices in California decline from recent highs
October 10, 2019
California gasoline prices have risen 60 cents per gallon in the past three weeks
September 25, 2019
U.S. sees largest weekly gasoline price increase since Hurricane Harvey
September 23, 2019
Saudi Arabia crude oil production outage affects global crude oil and gasoline prices
August 30, 2019
U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Labor Day are lower than last year
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
August 14, 2019
State-level average annual gasoline expenditures per capita ranged from $400 to $1,400
July 16, 2019
New EPA ruling expands sale of 15% ethanol blended motor gasoline
May 24, 2019
U.S. gasoline prices this Memorial Day weekend are nearly the same as last year’s
May 23, 2019
California gasoline prices increase following refinery outages and declining inventories
April 17, 2019
Summer 2019 gasoline prices forecast to be lower than last summer
March 5, 2019
In late January, Gulf Coast gasoline crack spreads reached their lowest levels since 2014
January 4, 2019
U.S. average retail gasoline prices ended the year lower than they started
November 27, 2018
High gasoline inventories help drive U.S. refining margins to five-year lows
November 21, 2018
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are higher than the previous three years
October 24, 2018
Resumption of Iran sanctions adds uncertainty to crude oil and gasoline price forecasts
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence likely to affect Southeast U.S. electric power, transportation fuels
August 31, 2018
U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Labor Day weekend are highest in four years
August 30, 2018
Shipments to gas stations before certain holidays affect gasoline product supplied
August 13, 2018
U.S. refineries running at near-record highs
July 19, 2018
Crossover utility vehicles overtake cars as the most popular light-duty vehicle type
July 13, 2018
The United States continues to export MTBE, mainly to Mexico, Chile, and Venezuela
June 27, 2018
EIA expects 2018 gasoline prices have peaked
June 18, 2018
Adoption of autonomous vehicles could increase U.S. transportation energy consumption
May 31, 2018
Gasoline futures prices are below distillate futures prices, rare for this time of year
May 25, 2018
National average gasoline prices approach $3 per gallon heading into Memorial Day
May 24, 2018
Most U.S. motor gasoline exports go to Mexico
May 22, 2018
Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles
May 10, 2018
EIA raises crude oil, gasoline price forecasts for 2018
April 12, 2018
Summer gasoline prices expected to be highest in four years
March 6, 2018
Positive U.S. ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth
January 4, 2018
U.S. gasoline prices increased in 2017
January 2, 2018
Energy commodity prices increased in the second half of 2017
November 22, 2017
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are higher than the previous two years
October 18, 2017
Crude oil and petroleum product exports reach record levels in the first half of 2017
October 6, 2017
U.S. household spending for gasoline is expected to remain below $2,000 in 2017
October 3, 2017
State taxes on gasoline in 2017 up 4.5% from 2016
September 15, 2017
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lead to higher gasoline prices in Florida
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused U.S. Gulf Coast refinery runs to drop, gasoline prices to rise
September 1, 2017
Hurricane Harvey adds uncertainty to gasoline prices for the upcoming Labor Day weekend
August 17, 2017
U.S. gasoline production is running near record levels
July 17, 2017
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.38 per gallon this summer
June 27, 2017
U.S. exports of crude oil and petroleum products have more than doubled since 2010
June 21, 2017
Growing octane needs widen the price difference between premium and regular gasoline
May 26, 2017
Gasoline prices ahead of Memorial Day are higher than 2016, but second lowest since 2009
May 23, 2017
Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use
May 15, 2017
Petroleum product exports from Central Atlantic states were unusually high in February
May 10, 2017
Flows of gasoline and diesel into the Midwest fall as demand flattens and production grows
April 13, 2017
Retail gasoline prices this summer are expected to be slightly higher than in 2016
February 23, 2017
China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000
January 6, 2017
U.S. gasoline prices in 2016 were the lowest since 2004
January 3, 2017
Energy commodity prices rose more than other commodity sectors in 2016
December 13, 2016
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
November 23, 2016
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the second-lowest in eight years
November 8, 2016
Colonial Pipeline restarts Line 1, resumes gasoline shipments to U.S. Southeast
November 3, 2016
Major gasoline pipeline in Southeast disrupted for second time in two months
November 2, 2016
U.S. summer gasoline consumption sets new high
October 4, 2016
Growth in propane exports drove U.S. petroleum product export growth in first half of 2016
September 30, 2016
Pipeline disruption leads to record gasoline stock changes in Southeast, Gulf Coast
September 21, 2016
Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast
September 19, 2016
The United States is both a major importer and exporter of motor gasoline
September 2, 2016
Gasoline prices prior to Labor Day lowest in 12 years
August 1, 2016
New EIA website spotlights key drivers of petroleum product prices
July 13, 2016
Retail price of regular gasoline forecast to average $2.25 per gallon this summer
June 27, 2016
Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption
May 27, 2016
U.S. retail gasoline prices lowest since 2009 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
May 4, 2016
Almost all U.S. gasoline is blended with 10% ethanol
April 19, 2016
State taxes on gasoline and diesel average 27 cents per gallon
April 13, 2016
Retail gasoline prices this summer expected to be lowest since 2004
April 6, 2016
Engine design trends lead to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline
March 25, 2016
U.S. petroleum product exports continue to increase
March 2, 2016
California wholesale gasoline price falls before switch to summer-grade gasoline
February 23, 2016
Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel
February 22, 2016
Pipelines, tankers, and barges convey transportation fuels from Gulf Coast to East Coast
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
February 4, 2016
High inventories help push crude oil prices to lowest levels in 13 years
January 14, 2016
U.S. average gasoline price falls below $2.00 per gallon for first time since 2009
January 7, 2016
U.S. gasoline prices in 2015 were lowest since 2009
January 4, 2016
Prices for oil and natural gas commodities fell during 2015
November 25, 2015
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest in seven years
November 10, 2015
Before recent transfer, Highway Trust Fund had reached its lowest level in years
October 13, 2015
California’s gasoline imports increase 10-fold after major refinery outage
October 8, 2015
West Coast petroleum markets differ by supply, demand, and distribution
September 15, 2015
U.S. job market and automotive sales trends support growth in gasoline use
August 19, 2015
EIA lowers crude oil price forecast through 2016
August 18, 2015
Unplanned refinery outage leads to higher Midwest gasoline prices
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
July 14, 2015
Summer gasoline prices are lowest in years
June 17, 2015
Refiner margins unable to fully offset low upstream earnings for integrated oil companies
May 22, 2015
U.S. retail gasoline prices lowest since 2009 heading into Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2015
Low crude oil prices, increased gasoline demand lead to high refiner margins
May 12, 2015
New supply patterns and additional disruptions push California gasoline prices higher
April 13, 2015
Household spending on gasoline and public transit varies by region, income
April 10, 2015
U.S. household gasoline expenditures expected to fall in 2015
April 8, 2015
Summer gasoline prices to be down more than $1 from last summer
March 5, 2015
U.S. petroleum product exports increase for 13th consecutive year, setting record
February 23, 2015
Higher RIN prices support continued ethanol blending despite lower gasoline prices
February 3, 2015
Increase in average gasoline prices ends 17-week streak of declining prices
January 7, 2015
U.S. gasoline prices end 2014 at lowest levels since mid-May 2009
December 16, 2014
U.S. household gasoline expenditures in 2015 on track to be the lowest in 11 years
December 15, 2014
Gasoline prices tend to have little effect on demand for car travel
November 26, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest since 2009
November 3, 2014
U.S. gasoline prices move with Brent rather than WTI crude oil
October 27, 2014
Increasing ethanol use has reduced the average energy content of retail motor gasoline
September 10, 2014
EIA's forecast of 2014 gasoline use has risen 2 billion gallons (1.6%) in past 10 months
August 29, 2014
U.S. retail gasoline prices fall as Labor Day approaches
July 22, 2014
Fuel economy and average vehicle cost vary significantly across vehicle types
July 15, 2014
Significant fuel economy improvement options exist for light-duty gasoline vehicles
July 11, 2014
Fuel economy improvements show diminishing returns in fuel savings
July 2, 2014
A perspective on U.S. gasoline prices heading into Fourth of July weekend
June 26, 2014
Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise
May 23, 2014
Average retail gasoline price is $3.67 per gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend
May 13, 2014
China promotes both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use
May 5, 2014
U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil down in 2013
April 22, 2014
U.S. petroleum product exports increase in 2013
April 16, 2014
Personal travel growth significantly influences projected transportation energy demand
April 9, 2014
Summer average gasoline price expected to be close to last year's level
April 3, 2014
Rail congestion, cold weather raise ethanol spot prices
April 1, 2014
Florida gasoline supply sources and prices reflect broader market shifts
March 5, 2014
Ethanol producers benefiting from higher margins for distillers grains
January 10, 2014
Gasoline prices moved in tight range in 2013
January 3, 2014
Few transportation fuels surpass the energy densities of gasoline and diesel
December 13, 2013
Abundant 2013 corn harvest boosts ethanol production
November 27, 2013
Gasoline prices this Thanksgiving lower than a year ago
October 10, 2013
New-vehicle fuel economy continues to increase
October 7, 2013
Ethanol blending provides another proxy for gasoline demand
September 19, 2013
E85 motor fuel is increasingly price-competitive with gasoline in parts of the Midwest
August 30, 2013
At end of summer driving season, gasoline prices are lower than past two years
August 6, 2013
Recent gasoline prices above last year, but 2013 year-to-date average lower than 2012
July 15, 2013
Petroleum products demand data revised at regional level
June 27, 2013
Midwest gasoline prices returning to normal
May 24, 2013
Gasoline prices rise in the Midwest as the summer driving season approaches
May 15, 2013
Mexico Week: Crude oil moving north, products moving south characterizes U.S.-Mexico trade
May 6, 2013
Price spread between regular and premium gasoline has changed over time
May 1, 2013
State gasoline taxes average 23.5 cents per gallon but vary widely
April 29, 2013
Date of switch to summer-grade gasoline approaches
April 22, 2013
This year's gasoline price increase not unusual
April 10, 2013
Average summer gasoline prices expected to be slightly lower than in 2012
April 9, 2013
Catalytic reforming boosts octane for gasoline blending
March 20, 2013
U.S. crude oil production on track to surpass imports for first time since 1995
February 25, 2013
Why have gasoline prices risen since the start of the year?
February 14, 2013
Few transportation fuels surpass the energy densities of gasoline and diesel
February 7, 2013
EIA begins posting daily energy prices on Today in Energy webpage
February 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income
February 1, 2013
Weather and other events can cause disruptions to gasoline infrastructure and supply
January 31, 2013
2012 Brief: U.S. ethanol prices and production lower compared to 2011
January 18, 2013
Hydrocracking is an important source of diesel and jet fuel
January 11, 2013
2012 Brief: Retail gasoline prices vary significantly across the country
November 23, 2012
Thanksgiving gasoline prices slightly above last year’s level
November 5, 2012
EIA initiates daily gasoline availability survey for metropolitan New York
October 18, 2012
Biofuels markets face blending constraints and other challenges
August 21, 2012
Crude oil prices peaked early in 2012
August 14, 2012
U.S. total motor gasoline exports down slightly from last year but still at high levels
August 13, 2012
Estimated U.S. gasoline consumption low compared to five-year average
June 26, 2012
Drop in U.S. gasoline prices reflects decline in crude oil costs
June 12, 2012
Delta Air Lines plans to increase jet fuel yield at Trainer refinery
May 25, 2012
Asian demand spurs U.S. net exports of petroleum coke to higher levels in early 2012
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 11, 2012
State-level retail gasoline taxes vary significantly
April 6, 2012
Regional differences for cost of crude oil to refiners widened in 2011
March 26, 2012
Gasoline prices rise due to increased crude oil costs
March 21, 2012
Updated weekly gasoline export estimates affect year-over-year gasoline demand comparisons
March 1, 2012
Review of developments in crude oil and product markets over the past two months
February 14, 2012
Retail gasoline prices in the Rocky Mountains fall as U.S. average prices rise
January 17, 2012
Distillate yields at U.S. refineries are rising
January 13, 2012
2011 Brief: U.S. average gasoline and diesel prices over $3 per gallon throughout 2011
January 9, 2012
2011 Brief: Energy commodity price trends varied widely during 2011
January 6, 2012
U.S. refineries and blenders produced record amounts of distillate fuels
December 8, 2011
Gasoline with higher ethanol content getting closer to U.S. drivers' fuel tanks
October 31, 2011
3:2:1 Crack spreads based on WTI & LLS crude oils have diverged in 2011
October 27, 2011
Recent gasoline and diesel prices track Brent and LLS, not WTI
October 3, 2011
Summer 2011 gasoline price review
September 14, 2011
Growth slows in U.S. ethanol production and consumption
September 7, 2011
U.S. exports of petroleum products increase as markets become more globally integrated
August 26, 2011
EIA updates mapping tool relating hurricane path to energy infrastructure
June 3, 2011
Is the seasonal gasoline price peak behind us?
June 2, 2011
An introduction to crack spreads
April 13, 2011
The outlook for transportation fuel markets this summer
April 12, 2011
Retail prices: diesel outpaces gasoline
April 8, 2011
January 2011 gasoline demand reduced by snowy weather
March 11, 2011
What we pay for in a gallon of regular gasoline
March 1, 2011
Gasoline prices — second largest one-week increase since 1990
February 24, 2011
Gasoline product supplied may reflect snowstorm effects on driving
February 22, 2011