Gasoline

Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy
The United States is at an historic turning point for the country and its energy policies. But many Americans lack a full understanding of the oil and natural gas industry. API has assembled this oil and gasoline primer to encourage a constructive public policy debate that leads to a new fact-based comprehensive energy policy.

Sections include discussions of U.S. energy needs, investments, carbon mitigation, refineries and fuels, untapped potential of domestic resources, factors affecting price, global energy framework, and energy policy.

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API Weekly Gasoline Updates
The national average retail price of all grades of gasoline on Monday, March 8, rose 4.8 cents to $2.804 gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:

U.S. Pump Price
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U.S. Pump Price - Previous Week
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The national average retail price of regular-grade gasoline on Monday, March 8, rose 4.9 cents cents to $2.751 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:

U.S. Gasoline Situation Update
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Regional Price Chart (bar chart of U.S. regions and selected cities)

Regional Price Update
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Why Does the Cost of Gasoline Differ from Place to Place?
The federal government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) data indicate that average retail gasoline prices tend to be higher in certain areas than in others. One reason is that state and local taxes vary. Other factors that may contribute to regional and even local differences include:

Proximity of supply
Supply disruptions
Competition in local markets
Environmental requirements Operating costs

Gasoline Prices - How Much are You Paying?

Click on a state in the U.S.A. map to find the current gasoline price average for that state.

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For the national average, see: http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/index.asp

Motor Fuel Taxes
Summary Report - Updated October 2009 to reflect changes since January 2009. Here is a summary report on gasoline and diesel taxes. Find out more about motor fuel taxes here.

U.S. Imports
Do you think most of the oil we use comes from the Middle East? You might be surprised. See the list of countries the U.S. imports product from.

U.S. Imports
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Gasoline: Is It All The Same? What about Octane?
Gasoline is the fuel designed for spark-ignition internal combustion engines. There is a “basic recipe” for gasoline, since it must be used in a variety of vehicles with a broad range of engine types and operating conditions. ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, has developed these specifications.

Fuel-Saving Tips for Drivers
We count on our cars to get us where we want to go, when we want to go. That sense of freedom is important to us, but we also want to be sure we do our best to conserve natural resources for future generations. See information on Fuel Saving Tips for Drivers to find out what steps you can take to meet these goals.

Frequently asked questions on fuel efficiency
Consumers can help improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the pump by using gasoline more efficiently. In the Use Energy Wisely section, API offer its recommendations for improving efficiency in the form of answers to frequently asked questions.

Related Links

AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Repo rt

This Week In Petroleum (Energy Information Administration)

Energy Information Administration's Short Term Energy Outlook (updated monthly)