Domestic gasoline demand in the United States reached 139.29 billion gallons in 2022. This was a slight decrease compared to the previous year and still below pre-pandemic levels. Gasoline consumption is largely related to highway travel, with smaller amounts spent by the agricultural and marine sector.

The consumption of gasoline in the United States amounted to some 8.69 million barrels per day in March 2025. In the period of consideration, gasoline consumption reached its highest four-week average in July 2024. Gasoline production and sales Despite the U.S. reporting a decrease in domestic motor gasoline refinery production in recent years, the gasoline market has been thriving, with gasoline sales across various stations in the country totaling 654 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Meanwhile, real gasoline prices for end users climbed to around 1.4 real U.S. dollars per gallon. Gasoline vs diesel Both diesel and gasoline are derived from crude oil. Gasoline, however, undergoes a more extensive refining process, resulting in a more volatile compound compared to diesel. This characteristic accelerates the combustion of gasoline, yielding greater horsepower in practical applications. Diesel's advantage lies in its slower burn, which makes it especially fuel efficient and more favorable for heavy-duty vehicles. The average consumption of diesel fuel in the United States stood at 4.09 million barrels per day in March 2025.

Gasoline consumption in the United States transportation sector amounts to around 8.5 million barrels per day. In 2023, gasoline consumption increased, while distillate fuel oil (diesel) consumption noted a decrease. Gasoline consumption is close to three times higher than diesel consumption, the latter amounting to less than three million barrels per day.

Energy demand in the transportation sector The transportation sector, which includes public and personal transportation by road vehicles, airplanes, trains and ships, is the second-largest energy-consuming sector in the United States. The majority of energy consumed in this sector is derived from petroleum or crude oil. However, thanks to government incentives,annual biofuel consumption in the U.S. has also increased to over 1.6 billion gallons.

Consumption of motor fuels remains steady amid lower car sales Distillate fuel can be used as either fuel oil or diesel fuel. The figures indicate that gasoline is still the most popular transportation fuel in the U.S. Gasoline and diesel consumption has stayed relatively constant over the last two decades, whereas U.S. car sales have notably decreased since 2014.

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Gasoline Production in the United States decreased to -401 Thousand Barrels in March 21 from 67 Thousand Barrels in the previous week. This dataset provides - United States Gasoline Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The United States consumed 20.2 million barrels of petroleum and petroleum products per day in 2023. This figure represents an increase compared to the previous two years. Overall, petroleum use in the U.S. grew within the period of consideration.

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Key information about United States Oil Consumption

• United States Oil Consumption was reported at 18,983.557 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2023
• This records an increase from the previous number of 18,862.210 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2022
• US Oil Consumption data is updated yearly, averaging 17,634.400 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1965 to 2023, with 59 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 20,531.482 Barrel/Day th in 2005 and a record low of 11,512.436 Barrel/Day th in 1965
• US Oil Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by BP PLC
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.BP.OIL: Oil: Consumption

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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.

United States - Natural Gas Consumption was 2840.90000 Bil. Cubic Feet in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Natural Gas Consumption reached a record high of 2894.00000 in March of 2023 and a record low of 1568.50000 in January of 2006. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Natural Gas Consumption - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

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Consumption of natural gas in the United States amounted to 32.51 trillion cubic feet in 2021. This was a record high, up from 30.65 trillion cubic feet in 2020. Natural gas consumption increased consistently from 2009 to 2019, after over a decade of fluctuation from 1995 to 2008, before decreasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. High demand for natural gas Natural gas is a colorless, odorless fossil fuel that comes from underground rock formations. It is typically used in the United States to generate electricity and heat homes. The electric power sector is responsible for the largest share of natural gas consumption in the U.S., followed closely by the industrial sector. Consumption of natural gas by the electric power sector has doubled since 2005, but remained lower than industrial sector consumption until 2012. Fossil fuel consumption overall Natural gas has the second-highest rate of consumption in the United States following petroleum. After the 2008 Recession, consumption of natural gas has increased more than any other energy source. The use of coal, however, decreased significantly in the past decade as natural gas is seen as a lower-emission alternative and more cost-effective.

United States - Natural Gas Consumption was 3011.10000 Bil. Cubic Feet in February of 2022, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Natural Gas Consumption reached a record high of 3550.10000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 1368.40000 in June of 2003. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Natural Gas Consumption - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

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United States - Personal consumption expenditures: Nondurable goods: Gasoline and other energy goods was 436.58600 Bil. of $ in July of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Personal consumption expenditures: Nondurable goods: Gasoline and other energy goods reached a record high of 563.98000 in April of 2022 and a record low of 6.41500 in January of 1947. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Personal consumption expenditures: Nondurable goods: Gasoline and other energy goods - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on February of 2025.

Distillate Fuel Production in the United States decreased to -100 Thousand Barrels in March 21 from 151 Thousand Barrels in the previous week. This dataset provides - United States Distillate Fuel Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sector is the greatest consumer of petroleum in the United States. In 2023, it was responsible for the consumption of roughly 13.7 million barrels of petroleum per day. The industrial sector followed, using an average of 5.3 million barrels per day.