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AUGUST 13, 2012

US gasoline consumption in the first quarter of 2012, which averaged about 8.5 million barrels per day (bbl/d), was down 124 thousand bbl/d compared with the same time last year, continuing the trend of lower consumption and higher prices, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 19, 2016

Total motor gasoline deliveries—a measure of consumer gasoline demand—in the US in July moved up 2.4% Compared with June 2016, total motor gasoline deliveries increased 0.3%. For year-to-date, total motor gasoline deliveries increased 2.5% For year-to-date, total motor gasoline deliveries increased 2.5%

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) short-term forecasts of US gasoline consumption, which cover the current and upcoming calendar year, have risen 1.6% The latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects 2014 gasoline consumption to be 8.82 over the past year. million barrels per day (135.2 billion gallons).

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

The collapse in world oil prices in the second half of 2014 will have only a moderate impact on the fast-developing low-carbon transition in the world electricity system, according to research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. However, the slump in the Brent crude price per barrel from $112.36 on 30 June to $61.60

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

mb/d, its strongest level since 2007. Consumer gasoline demand, measured by total motor gasoline deliveries, was 9.6 compared with July 2018, even as gasoline prices were 3.6% Consumer gasoline demand, measured by total motor gasoline deliveries, was 9.6 mb/d in July—a decrease of 1.4%

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JUNE 18, 2010

US gasoline deliveries for May dipped 0.4% Average regular-grade gasoline prices were 57 cents per gallon higher in May 2010, compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Total motor gasoline production in May was at 9.1 from last year to average 9.05

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APRIL 16, 2010

US refineries produced more gasoline in March 2009—at 9.3 March gasoline deliveries (a measure of demand) were higher—at 9.2 The highest amount of gasoline ever delivered was 9.6 million barrels per day in July 2007. The highest amount of gasoline ever delivered was 9.6 million barrels per day in July 2007.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). They observed that the results reflects the net effect of two opposing trends: the improved fuel economy of model year 2014 vehicles, and the decreased demand for fuel-efficient vehicles because of the recent reduction in the price of gasoline. l/100km), up 0.2

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JULY 7, 2017

This drop likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in June, and the consequent increased proportion of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the sales mix, they said. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 The value for June is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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APRIL 3, 2014

This improvement likely reflects, in part, the recent increase in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 20% lower emissions in January 2014 than in October 2007. l/100km)—a 0.3

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JANUARY 13, 2010

The Brazilian government has rolled back the anhydrous ethanol blend level in gasoline from 25% to 20% for a period of 90 days, effective 1 February. The blend level was raised to 23% in November of that year, and fully reinstated at 25% in July of 2007. Hydrous ethanol is the more popular fuel in Brazil.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The unchanged average fuel economy is likely a net consequence of two opposing trends, they suggested: less demand for fuel efficient vehicles because of the decreasing price of gasoline, and improved fuel economy of 2015 model year vehicles compared to 2014 model year vehicles. Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.2

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JUNE 4, 2014

This increase likely reflects the continuing high price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle buyer produced 22% lower emissions in March than in October 2007. l/100 km), up 0.4 Vehicle fuel economy is up 5.5

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JULY 11, 2009

The states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho cut back their per-capita gasoline consumption by 5% in 2008, according to a new analysis by the Sightline Institute. Total gasoline use fell by 180 million gallons in those Pacific Northwest states. gallons of gasoline per week, down from 8.6 gallons in 2007. gallons in 2007.

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

The unchanged average fuel economy is likely a net consequence of two opposing trends: less demand for fuel efficient vehicles because of the decreasing price of gasoline, and improved fuel economy of 2015 model year vehicles compared to 2014 model year vehicles, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of monitoring).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2011

Current case design block flow diagram of thermochemical gasoline from biomass-derived methanol and the methanol-to-gasoline process. This is a gallon ethanol equivalent on an energy basis (gee) price of $1.39/gallon Gasoline has a higher energy content than ethanol.) Source: NREL. Click to enlarge. gallon US ($0.52/liter).

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

This change likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in January, they suggested. . mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring), but down 0.4 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The value for January is up 5.0 mpg from the peak of 25.5

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

mpg (or 18%) from October 2007, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). The improvement from July to August most likely reflects the increased price of gasoline, they suggested. in June (unchanged from May but an improvement of 18% since October 2007).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Bureau of the Census (e-commerce and traditional retail sales), Proquest (population), and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Price Index). That is consistent with a recent finding that, between 2007 and 2017, there was no significant reduction in the amount of travel in connection with purchasing goods and services.

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MAY 2, 2013

mpg from the record high reached in March, likely reflecting the recent decrease in the price of gasoline, they sugested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates an improvement of 18% since October 2007. This value is down 0.1 Despite this small drop, the fuel economy is up 4.4

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks, they said. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of the monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel economy is down 0.5

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

above 1990 levels in 2007. The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and light-duty trucks) increased 46% from 1990 to 2017, as a result of a confluence of factors including population growth, economic growth, urban sprawl, and periods of low fuel prices. below 2005 levels. Transportation.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

CO 2 emissions from petroleum and other liquids, which have been the largest source of energy-related CO 2 in recent decades, have been increasing since 2012 after remaining relatively constant from 2004 to 2007 and then generally decreasing through 2012. Transportation increase led by gasoline consumption. from the 2015 level.

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JULY 22, 2009

From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 The study examined the relationship between two economic indicators—the unemployment rate and the price of gasoline—and purchase decisions of new vehicle buyers. mpg US (11.6

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

They suggested the decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in October, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks and SUVs. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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JULY 5, 2012

mpg (17%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of UMTRI monitoring). mpg from the peak in March), likely reflecting the continuing reduction in the price of gasoline. in April (an improvement of 19% since October 2007). in April (an improvement of 19% since October 2007). mpg (17%) since October 2007.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in September, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Fuel economy is down 0.6 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but up 5.1

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JUNE 3, 2016

This improvement likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in May, and the consequent increased interest in more fuel-efficient vehicles by buyers of all vehicle classes, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Fuel economy is down 0.4 in March 2016, up 0.03 in March 2016, up 0.03

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JANUARY 4, 2013

mpg (or 19%) from the value in October 2007 (the first month of monitoring); however, the fuel economy in December was down 0.2 mpg from November, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. Average sales-weighted fuel economy of purchased new vehicles for October 2007 through December 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

This decline likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August, and the consequent increased sales of light trucks and SUVs, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

mpg from August, likely reflecting the recent reduction in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates an improvement of 20% since October 2007. The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold in the US in September was 24.6

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MAY 2, 2012

mpg (19%) from the value in October 2007, when UMTRI started this monitoring, it is down 0.2 The drop likely reflects the slight reduction in the price of gasoline towards the end of April, according to Dr. Michael Sivak, Director, Sustainable Worldwide Transportation, UMTRI. mpg (or 19%) since October 2007.

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JULY 8, 2013

reduction likely reflects the recent drop in the price of gasoline, they suggested. mpg since October 2007 (the first. October 2007. The average fuel-economy (window-sticker) value of new vehicles sold. in the US in June was 24.7 mpg—down 0.1 This slight. month of their monitoring). Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 7, 2016

The UMTRI team suggested the decline likely reflects the continuing drop in the price of gasoline in December, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Fuel economy is down 0.9 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but still up 4.8

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

They suggested that the decline likely reflects the continuing drop in the price of gasoline in November, and the consequent increased sales of pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). Fuel economy is down 0.8 mpg from the peak reached in August 2014, but still up 4.9

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JUNE 4, 2015

They suggested the improvement likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in May. mpg since October 2007 (the first month of their monitoring). This value indicates that the average new-vehicle driver produced 18% lower emissions in March 2015 than in October 2007. Fuel economy is down 0.3

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