Gasoline

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.

API Weekly Gasoline Updates

The national average retail price of all grades of gasoline on Monday, October 6, fell 14.4 cents to $3.543 per 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, October 6, fell 14.8 cents to $3.484 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (includes a state-by-state summary): 

 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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Related Links

AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report

This Week In Petroleum (Energy Information Administration)

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

Federal Trade Commission report: Gasoline Price Changes: the Dynamic of Supply, Demand and Competition
(July, 2005)

Motor Fuel Taxes
Summary Report – Updated July 2008 to reflect changes since January 2008. 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.