Gasoline prices in the United States have experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with 2024 seeing an average price of 3.3 U.S. dollars per gallon. This marks a notable decrease from the record high of 3.95 U.S. dollars per gallon in 2022, yet remains considerably higher than prices seen in the early 2000s. Despite this, American consumers continue to enjoy relatively low gasoline prices compared to many other countries, with some European countries paying more than double the U.S. average. Drivers in Hawaii and California pay the most at the pump Gasoline prices vary significantly across the United States, with Hawaii and California consistently ranking as the most expensive states for this fuel. As of January 1, 2025, Hawaii's average price for regular gasoline was 4.54 U.S. dollars per gallon, nearly 1.5 dollars above the national average. California's high prices are largely attributed to its steep gasoline taxes, which reached 68.1 U.S. cents per gallon in January 2024. These taxes play a crucial role in shaping retail prices and are typically reinvested in road infrastructure, demonstrating the direct link between fuel costs and transportation development. Patterns in gasoline consumption In a global context, the United States maintains some of the lowest conventional motor fuel prices among high-income countries. This is largely due to its position as the world's largest crude oil producer, allowing it to keep retail prices comparatively low. Despite fluctuations in price, gasoline consumption in the U.S. remains robust, averaging around 8.5 million barrels per day in 2024. Consumption tends to be highest in the summer months and lowest in the winter months due to changing driving behavior.
On April 20th, 2020, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil slumped into negative for the first time in history, falling to negative 37.63 U.S. dollars per barrel. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on the global oil and gas industry. Declining consumer demand and high levels of production output are threatening to exceed oil storage capacities, which resulted in the lowest ever oil prices noted between April 20th and April 22nd.
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Canadian drivers should expect to pay more at a gas station as economic conditions begin to improve after the pandemic.
The average monthly price for natural gas in the United States amounted to **** nominal U.S. dollars per million British thermal units (Btu) in May 2025. By contrast, natural gas prices in Europe were about three times higher than those in the U.S. Prices in Europe tend to be notably higher than those in the U.S. as the latter benefits from being a major hydrocarbon producer. Europe's import reliance European prices for natural gas rose most notable throughout the second half of 2021 and much of 2022, peaking at over ** U.S. dollars per million Btu in August 2022. The sharp rise was due to supply chain issues and economic strain following the COVID-19 pandemic, which was further exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. As a result of the war, many countries began looking for alternative sources, and Russian pipeline gas imports to the European Union declined as a result. Meanwhile, LNG was a great beneficiary, with LNG demand in Europe rising by more than ** percent between 2021 and 2023. How domestic natural gas production shapes prices As intimated, the United States’ position among the leaders of worldwide natural gas production is one of the main reasons for why prices for this commodity are so low across the country. In 2023, the U.S. produced more than ************ cubic meters of natural gas, which allays domestic demand and allows for far lower purchasing prices.
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In the second quarter of 2022, the average retail price for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at around 4.49 U.S. dollars, up from the previous quarter.
A glut in oil supply between 2014 and 2016 forced down prices and led to a low average U.S. gasoline price of roughly 1.9 U.S. dollars per gallon in the first quarter. Gasoline prices fluctuated considerably between 2019 and 2020 as a result of tensions between the United States and other oil exporters, such as Iran, and stifling oil demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. The price of West Texas Intermediate briefly dipped in the negative in April 2020.
Seasonal price variations
There are periodic fluctuations in gasoline prices in the United States, where the second and third quarters are typically more expensive than the rest of the year. One of the factors contributing to changing gasoline prices is a decrease in production from refineries due to maintenance work in tandem with an increase in demand, as holiday goers make road-trips. Gasoline will revert to cheaper winter-grade in September. Annual motor vehicle consumption in the United States was around 128 billion gallons as of 2020.
Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil for Canada, selected provincial cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Includes fuel type and the price in cents per litre.
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Gasoline Price: Villavicencio data was reported at 16,359.000 COP/gal in 16 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 16,359.000 COP/gal for 15 May 2025. Gasoline Price: Villavicencio data is updated daily, averaging 9,403.000 COP/gal from Jan 2008 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 5800 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,359.000 COP/gal in 16 May 2025 and a record low of 7,712.350 COP/gal in 31 Mar 2016. Gasoline Price: Villavicencio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy and Gas Regulation Commission. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.P002: Gasoline Price: by City. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
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Europe’s petroleum and natural gas extraction support services’ revenue is forecast to contract at a compound annual rate of 3.8% over the five years through 2024 to €62.1 billion. Widespread disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic weighed heavily on extraction and exploration activity in downstream oil and gas markets as poor demand conditions caused prices to plummet, disincentivising new investment and causing support service contractors to offer price concessions to customers, compounding the industry’s weak revenue performance and weighing on profitability. Demand has increased since lockdown restrictions eased, supporting revenue over 2021 and 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to significant price increases in both oil and gas due to supply uncertainties. This also led to Norway becoming Europe’s largest natural gas supplier in 2022, supporting revenue opportunities for Norwegian contractors. Norway has also increased the level of investment into new oil and gas fields to alleviate uncertainties regarding supply following trade restrictions placed on Russian oil and gas. Nonetheless, weakening demand and falling oil and gas prices have contributed to an expected revenue slump of 20.3% in 2024. Over the five years through 2029, revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 7% to €87.2 billion. New investments into oil and gas fields will provide contractors with new revenue opportunities, supporting revenue growth and expanding profitability. However, ongoing efforts across Europe to meet environmental and emissions targets, like net zero by 2050, will continue to threaten demand for oil and gas, somewhat limiting revenue growth.
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Reference Price: Natural Gas data was reported at 13,815.930 TRY/1000 Std Cub m in 17 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,539.320 TRY/1000 Std Cub m for 16 May 2025. Reference Price: Natural Gas data is updated daily, averaging 8,021.980 TRY/1000 Std Cub m from Sep 2018 (Median) to 17 May 2025, with 2451 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26,297.000 TRY/1000 Std Cub m in 21 Sep 2022 and a record low of 1,204.860 TRY/1000 Std Cub m in 21 Feb 2021. Reference Price: Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Exchange Istanbul. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.P: Natural Gas Reference Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
On June 30, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 66.64 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 65.11 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 68.35 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. OPEC prices fell that week as concerns over supply constraints related to the Israel-Iran conflict eased.Europe's Brent crude oil, the U.S. WTI crude oil, and OPEC's basket are three of the most important benchmarks used by traders as reference for oil and gasoline prices. Lowest ever oil prices during coronavirus pandemic In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic resulted in crude oil prices hitting a major slump as oil demand drastically declined following lockdowns and travel restrictions. Initial outlooks and uncertainty surrounding the course of the pandemic brought about a disagreement between two of the largest oil producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia, in early March. Bilateral talks between global oil producers ended in agreement on April 13th, with promises to cut petroleum output and hopes rising that these might help stabilize the oil price in the coming weeks. However, with storage facilities and oil tankers quickly filling up, fears grew over where to store excess oil, leading to benchmark prices seeing record negative prices between April 20 and April 22, 2020. How crude oil prices are determined As with most commodities, crude oil prices are impacted by supply and demand, as well as inventories and market sentiment. However, as oil is most often traded in future contracts (whereby a contract is agreed upon, while the product delivery will follow in the next two to three months), market speculation is one of the principal determinants for oil prices. Traders make conclusions on how production output and consumer demand will likely develop over the coming months, leaving room for uncertainty. Spot prices differ from futures in so far as they reflect the current market price of a commodity.
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Gasoline Price: 13 Main Cities data was reported at 15,826.769 COP/gal in 16 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 15,826.769 COP/gal for 15 May 2025. Gasoline Price: 13 Main Cities data is updated daily, averaging 9,030.462 COP/gal from May 2016 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 3303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,826.769 COP/gal in 16 May 2025 and a record low of 7,375.923 COP/gal in 27 Jul 2016. Gasoline Price: 13 Main Cities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy and Gas Regulation Commission. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.P002: Gasoline Price: by City. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
The oil and gas drilling automation market share is expected to increase by USD 206.7 million from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 1.64%.
This oil and gas drilling automation market research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers oil and gas drilling automation market segmentation by application (onshore and offshore) and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America). The oil and gas drilling automation market report also offer information on several market vendors, including ABB Ltd., Akastor ASA, Ensign Energy Services Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Nabors Industries Ltd., National Oilwell Varco Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Schlumberger Ltd., and Siemens AG among others.
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'Offshore rigs are equipped with cybernetics systems to improve equipment manipulation and automate key processes such as pipe handling, jacking, and fixation. Therefore, the recovery in crude oil prices is expected to drive the adoption of O&G drilling automation solutions globally during the forecast period.'
Oil And Gas Drilling Automation Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges
The O&G price recovery is notably driving the oil and gas drilling automation market growth, although factors such as high ownership costs may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the oil and gas drilling automation industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key Oil And Gas Drilling Automation Market Driver
O&G price recovery is a major driver fueling the oil and gas drilling automation market growth. Since 2019, the moderate recovery in crude oil prices has spurred growth in oil and gas (O&G) extraction projects in countries such as the US, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait. Rapid fluctuations in crude oil prices adversely impacted the economic activities in oil-dependent regions such as the Middle East during 2016-2019. Owing to factors such as the limited production of crude oil in key oil-producing countries, such as the US and Russia, and geopolitical factors, such as the US-China trade war, oil prices witnessed considerable stability in 2019. Additionally, the restoration of oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia to full capacity is expected to cater to the global demand for O&G at stable prices during the forecast period.Owing to rapid advances in automation and system integration technologies, automated drilling solutions are finding increased adoption in onshore and offshore oil and gas sites. Offshore rigs are equipped with cybernetics systems to improve equipment manipulation and automate key processes such as pipe handling, jacking, and fixation. Therefore, the recovery in crude oil prices is expected to drive the adoption of O&G drilling automation solutions globally during the forecast period.
Key Oil And Gas Drilling Automation Market Trend
The adoption of IoT technology is the major trend influencing the oil and gas drilling automation market growth. The adoption of the internet of things (IoT) devices for in-depth monitoring and data capturing in the O&G industry is improving the overall efficiency of O&G operations. With crude oil prices registering considerable recovery over the last two years, rig operators and oil producers are emphasizing optimizing the energy efficiency of oilfields. IoT devices are being increasingly used in the O&G industry for a range of applications, including drilling management, pipeline testing, and monitoring, among others. IoT enables oil rig operators and refineries to monitor key performance parameters such as pipe pressure and flow rate. Additionally, IoT ensures accurate and real-time data collection at locations that are not easily accessible. Smart devices provide notifications in advance to operators about any drilling errors or incorrect measurements, thereby minimizing the requirement for routine manual inspections. Advances in connected technologies such as low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) enable connectivity between monitoring sensors in remote offshore applications. Therefore, the rising adoption of IoT in drilling activities is expected to drive the growth of the global O&G drilling automation market during the forecast period.
Key Oil And Gas Drilling Automation Market Challenge
High ownership costs are a major hindrance to the oil and gas drill
As of May 2025, the average annual price of Brent crude oil stood at 72 U.S. dollars per barrel. This is some eight U.S. dollars lower than the 2024 average. Brent is the world's leading price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oils. Crude oil is one of the most closely observed commodity prices as it influences costs across all stages of the production process and consequently alters the price of consumer goods as well. What determines crude oil benchmarks? In the past decade, crude oil prices have been especially volatile. Their inherent inelasticity regarding short-term changes in demand and supply means that oil prices are erratic by nature. However, since the 2009 financial crisis, many commercial developments have greatly contributed to price volatility; such as economic growth by BRIC countries like China and India, and the advent of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling in the U.S. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are examples of geopolitical events dictating prices. Light crude oils - Brent and WTI Brent Crude is considered a classification of sweet light crude oil and acts as a benchmark price for oil around the world. It is considered a sweet light crude oil due to its low sulfur content and a low density and may be easily refined into gasoline. This oil originates in the North Sea and comprises several different oil blends, including Brent Blend and Ekofisk crude. Often, this crude oil is refined in Northwest Europe. Another sweet light oil often referenced alongside UK Brent is West Texas Intermediate (WTI). WTI oil prices amounted to 76.55 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2024.
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Petroleum and natural gas are used in a variety of industries for a wide range of purposes. In Germany, these fossil fuels have been extracted since the beginning of the 20th century and make a small contribution to guaranteeing Germany's energy supply. According to the BVEG, there are around 23.7 million tonnes of crude oil reserves and 36 billion cubic metres of natural gas reserves in Germany as of 2022. The industry's turnover and profit development is closely linked to the development of world market prices for crude oil and natural gas. OPEC+ plays an important role in setting oil prices. By setting production quotas, OPEC+ can adjust supply to demand and thus stabilise or increase prices. Following the price slump in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of oil and gas began to rise again in 2021. The recovery of the global economy and rising demand for energy drove prices up. Limited production capacities and supply bottlenecks further exacerbated this trend. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 led to a further price increase. Economic sanctions and import embargoes against Russia, an important exporter of natural gas, caused prices to rise further. Energy prices have fallen again since 2023, but remain at a high level. Oil and gas prices will also remain volatile in 2025, influenced by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties and OPEC+ decisions.Since 2020, turnover in the sector has risen by an average of 8.2% per year. This is primarily due to price increases in 2021 and 2022. However, the recent lower international prices for crude oil and natural gas as well as steadily declining production volumes have led to a negative development in the industry since 2023. Fears of a global recession and the actual slowdown in economic growth in some regions have dampened demand for oil and natural gas while global production volumes remain high. For 2025, IBISWorld expects sales to fall by 0.7% compared to the previous year to 2.9 billion euros.In the long term, the industry will not be able to recover, even though natural gas in particular is likely to continue to play an important role in energy and heat generation in Germany. The declining reserves of raw materials in Germany are further reducing the companies' production output. The domestic production volume of natural gas was 169,428 terajoules in 2022, compared to 378,425 terajoules in 2012. As a result, companies in the sector are increasingly starting to reorient themselves internationally and outside the renewable energy sector. Turnover is expected to fall by 1.2% per year and reach 2.7 billion euros in 2030.
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Avg Retail Price: Regular Gasoline: Northwest Territories: Yellowknife data was reported at 162.700 0.01 CAD/l in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 162.400 0.01 CAD/l for Feb 2025. Avg Retail Price: Regular Gasoline: Northwest Territories: Yellowknife data is updated monthly, averaging 109.500 0.01 CAD/l from Jan 1990 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 423 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 208.100 0.01 CAD/l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 58.900 0.01 CAD/l in Jan 1990. Avg Retail Price: Regular Gasoline: Northwest Territories: Yellowknife data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.P016: Gasoline Price at Self Service Filling Stations. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
This natural gas refueling stations market research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers market segmentation by technology (CNG and LNG), type (fast-fill stations and time-fill stations), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, MEA, and South America). The natural gas refueling stations market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Atlas Copco AB, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Dover Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp., GAIL (India) Ltd., Gilbarco Inc., GreenLine, Ingersoll Rand Inc., Linde Plc, and Torrent Gas Pvt. Ltd., among others.
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Based on our research output, there has been a negative impact on the market growth during and post the COVID-19 era. The demand for cleaner fuels is notably driving the natural gas refueling stations market's growth, although factors such as the fall in oil prices may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the natural gas refueling stations market industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key Natural Gas Refueling Stations Market Driver
Natural gas is a clean and affordable alternative to fossil fuels such as diesel, gasoline, and fuel oil. It is used in vehicles in compressed or liquefied form. Carbon dioxide emissions have been growing in accordance with an increase in economic activities. Efforts by countries across the world in decarbonizing the power system by shifting to renewable energy have helped in controlling carbon dioxide emissions. The burning of natural gas results in less pollution, which explains its increasing use in the transportation sector; thus, driving the global natural gas refueling stations market growth.
Key Natural Gas Refueling Stations Market Challenge
Natural gas can be easily substituted by gasoline and diesel. Global oil prices have witnessed a steep decline in recent times. This significant decline in oil prices is attributed to the supply-demand imbalance of crude oil in the global market. Cost-benefits of natural gas over conventional fuels were one of the major driving factors pushing the use of natural gas as a fuel in the transportation industry. However, the multi-year decline in oil prices has made switching to alternative fuel vehicles a less attractive proposition. Thus, the fall in oil prices is expected to impede natural gas refueling stations market growth during the forecast period.
This natural gas refueling stations market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2021-2025.
Who are the Major Natural Gas Refueling Stations Market Vendors?
The report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
Atlas Copco AB
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Dover Corp.
Exxon Mobil Corp.
GAIL (India) Ltd.
Gilbarco Inc.
GreenLine
Ingersoll Rand Inc.
Linde Plc
Torrent Gas Pvt. Ltd.
This statistical study of the natural gas refueling stations market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The natural gas refueling stations market is fragmented, and the vendors are deploying growth strategies such as distinguishing their products and service offerings through clear and unique value propositions to compete in the market.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from the post-COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The natural gas refueling stations market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Natural Gas Liquids market size will be USD 17542.2 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.60% from 2024 to 2031.
North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 7016.88 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 5262.66 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 4034.71 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 877.11 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 350.84 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2024 to 2031.
The ethane category is the fastest growing segment of the Natural Gas Liquids industry
Market Dynamics of Natural Gas Liquids Market
Key Drivers for Natural Gas Liquids Market
Increasing Petrochemical Industry to Boost Market Growth
The market for natural gas liquids (NGL) is mostly driven by the expanding petrochemical sector. Natural gas liquids (NGLs) like ethane, propane, and butane are vital raw materials for the synthesis of petrochemicals like ethylene and propylene, which are extensively utilized in the creation of synthetic materials, chemicals, and plastics. The need for NGLs is rising due to the petrochemical industry's explosive growth, particularly in North America and Asia. The utilization of NGLs in a variety of applications is growing as a result of growing industrialization and technological developments in chemical processing. The global need for consumer goods, packaging, and industrial materials is driving the petrochemical industry's growth, which in turn will fuel the NGL market's long-term growth.
The Surge in Shale Gas Production to Drive Market Growth
The market for natural gas liquids (NGL) is growing as a result of increased shale gas output. Production of NGLs, including ethane, propane, and butane, has expanded because of the spike in shale gas extraction, especially in North America, through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology. These liquids are frequently left over after natural gas from shale formations is extracted. In order to fulfill growing global demand, the U.S. shale boom has improved export prospects and supported local NGL supplies. The supply of NGLs is directly increased by the ongoing expansion of shale gas production, which fosters the long-term growth of the NGL market by meeting the increasing demand from sectors such as transportation, energy, and petrochemicals.
Restraint Factor for the Natural Gas Liquids Market
Price Volatility for Crude Oil Will Limit Market Growth
The volatility of crude oil prices severely constrains
The natural gas liquids (NGL) market. Because NGLs are frequently extracted in conjunction with crude oil and natural gas, changes in oil prices have an immediate effect on how profitable it is to produce NGLs. Oil and gas companies may cut back on drilling when crude oil prices drop, which lowers the output of NGLs. Furthermore, a decline in oil prices may increase the appeal of alternative energy sources, which would lessen the market for NGLs. On the other hand, sudden spikes in oil prices can cause market instability and increase the operational expenses for NGL producers. It is difficult for NGL market participants to sustain consistent growth because of this price volatility, which also makes long-term planning more difficult and causes investor concern.
Impact of Covid-19 on the Natural Gas Liquids Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial effect on the natural gas liquids (NGL) market because it caused supply chain disruptions on a worldwide scale, decreased energy consumption, and a steep reduction in industrial activity. Lockdowns and limitations reduced the demand for NGLs, especially in the transportation and petrochemical sectors, which are big users of butane, propane, and ethane. The demand for NGLs as alter...
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In 2018, global breathing appliances imports rose 15% and totaled $1.7B.
Gasoline prices in the United States have experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with 2024 seeing an average price of 3.3 U.S. dollars per gallon. This marks a notable decrease from the record high of 3.95 U.S. dollars per gallon in 2022, yet remains considerably higher than prices seen in the early 2000s. Despite this, American consumers continue to enjoy relatively low gasoline prices compared to many other countries, with some European countries paying more than double the U.S. average. Drivers in Hawaii and California pay the most at the pump Gasoline prices vary significantly across the United States, with Hawaii and California consistently ranking as the most expensive states for this fuel. As of January 1, 2025, Hawaii's average price for regular gasoline was 4.54 U.S. dollars per gallon, nearly 1.5 dollars above the national average. California's high prices are largely attributed to its steep gasoline taxes, which reached 68.1 U.S. cents per gallon in January 2024. These taxes play a crucial role in shaping retail prices and are typically reinvested in road infrastructure, demonstrating the direct link between fuel costs and transportation development. Patterns in gasoline consumption In a global context, the United States maintains some of the lowest conventional motor fuel prices among high-income countries. This is largely due to its position as the world's largest crude oil producer, allowing it to keep retail prices comparatively low. Despite fluctuations in price, gasoline consumption in the U.S. remains robust, averaging around 8.5 million barrels per day in 2024. Consumption tends to be highest in the summer months and lowest in the winter months due to changing driving behavior.