Gas Prices and Information

Facts

• There are about 167,000 gas stations in the United States.

• One barrel (42 gallons) of crude oil makes about 19.6 gallons of gas ready for use in cars.

• Petroleum is used for the following:

  • 47% gasoline for use in automobiles

  • 23% heating oil and diesel fuel

  • 18% other - including production of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics

  • 10% jet fuel

  • 4% propane

  • 3% asphalt

Can I tell which country my gas came from?
No, many times gas stations sell oil that was not produced by its refineries, gas can be combined with other gas for shipment or through pipelines, and foreign and domestic oil are often combined at the refineries.

Complaining about gas prices is a favorite pastime of many Americans. Here's what makes up the cost of regular gas:

For diesel: