Gasoline Net Imports – An Essential Supply Source
PADD 1 Sources of Supply
Import Destinations
885 MB/D (2003)
Source: EIA
SNow consider U.S. capacity decisions in the context of competing with capacity from abroad.

SHistorically, capacity abroad has been very competitive in the U.S. gasoline market, as demonstrated by gasoline imports having doubled in volume since 1990.  As a result, imports have become an essential source of gasoline supply to the U.S. East Coast, where they met 24% of East Coast (PADD 1) demand in 2003.

SBut will these competitive imports continue to be available and grow to help meet growing U.S. demand?