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April 23, 2025Distillate and jet fuel contribute to record U.S. petroleum product exports in 2024
March 26, 2025
U.S. biodiesel use increases outside of the transportation sector
January 14, 2025
Natural gas vehicle fuel prices rose in 2022 and 2023 after a decade of relative stability
July 8, 2024
U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2023 remained below the pre-pandemic high
April 29, 2024
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 3% in 2023
January 30, 2024
The cost of transporting coal to the electric power sector increased in 2022
November 21, 2023
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint
September 20, 2023
The United States surpassed two million on-road light-duty electric vehicles in 2021
September 14, 2023
Energy use for transportation increased from pre-pandemic levels in 2021 in only 12 states
April 3, 2023
U.S. energy consumption increases between 0% and 15% by 2050
August 29, 2022
2020 inflation-adjusted U.S. energy expenditures lowest since 2002
May 25, 2022
European petroleum tanker rates rise due to geopolitical instability and marine fuel costs
May 13, 2022
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rose 6% in 2021
December 14, 2021
Higher wages in China increase consumer demand but have a limited effect on energy use
July 6, 2021
U.S. fossil fuel consumption fell by 9% in 2020, the lowest level in nearly 30 years
May 26, 2021
EIA lowers its forecast of India’s oil demand because of rising COVID-19 cases
May 13, 2021
Coal transported to the U.S. electric power sector declined by 22% in 2020
April 29, 2021
Increased air travel is beginning to increase U.S. jet fuel consumption
April 22, 2021
Planned refinery outages unlikely to affect U.S. transportation fuel supplies
April 12, 2021
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 11% in 2020
April 7, 2021
Both U.S. imports and exports of several transportation fuels fell in 2020
April 5, 2021
U.S. energy consumption fell by a record 7% in 2020
January 27, 2021
Six states accounted for more than half of U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2019
December 31, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
September 10, 2020
In 2018, U.S. energy expenditures increased for the second consecutive year
August 31, 2020
More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density
July 24, 2020
EIA now estimates biodiesel production and consumption by state
May 28, 2020
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
May 12, 2020
Coal transportation rates in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive year
May 5, 2020
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide fell by 2.8% in 2019, slightly below 2017 levels
November 6, 2019
EIA projects energy consumption in air transportation to increase through 2050
November 1, 2019
Participation in electricity customer choice programs has remained unchanged since 2013
September 13, 2019
Coal shipments to the U.S. power sector continue to fall
August 28, 2019
EIA updates its U.S. energy consumption by source and sector chart
August 2, 2019
In the United States, most petroleum is consumed in transportation
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence likely to affect Southeast U.S. electric power, transportation fuels
August 21, 2018
U.S. households are holding on to their vehicles longer
August 3, 2018
U.S. coal shipments reach their lowest levels in years
July 19, 2018
Crossover utility vehicles overtake cars as the most popular light-duty vehicle type
June 25, 2018
U.S. hydrocarbon gas liquids consumption increases as prices, expenditures decrease
June 18, 2018
Adoption of autonomous vehicles could increase U.S. transportation energy consumption
June 13, 2018
Rise in U.S. exports of jet fuel driven by Latin American and Caribbean countries
June 7, 2018
U.S. households with more vehicles travel more but use additional vehicles less
May 22, 2018
Electrified vehicles continue to see slow growth and less use than conventional vehicles
May 17, 2018
Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy consumption
February 27, 2018
Natural gas power plants purchase fuel using different types of contracts
November 22, 2017
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are higher than the previous two years
November 15, 2017
Transportation constraints and export costs widen the Brent-WTI crude oil price spread
November 3, 2017
Growth in plug-in electric vehicles depends on future market conditions
November 1, 2017
Widening Brent-WTI price spread unlikely to change East Coast crude oil supply
October 30, 2017
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regains ability to certificate natural gas pipelines
October 6, 2017
U.S. household spending for gasoline is expected to remain below $2,000 in 2017
August 18, 2017
The Danish and Turkish Straits are critical to Europe’s crude oil and petroleum trade
August 10, 2017
Total U.S. energy expenditures in 2015 were the lowest in more than a decade
August 4, 2017
Three important oil trade chokepoints are located around the Arabian Peninsula
August 1, 2017
Maritime chokepoints are critical to global energy security
June 6, 2017
As U.S. airlines carry more passengers, jet fuel use remains well below its previous peak
May 24, 2017
Crossover utility vehicles blur distinction between passenger cars and light trucks
May 23, 2017
Fuel economy improvements are projected to reduce future gasoline use
May 1, 2017
Carbon intensity of energy use is lowest in U.S. industrial and electric power sectors
April 28, 2017
Pipeline sending natural gas from western Canada to Chicago considers expanding capacity
April 13, 2017
Retail gasoline prices this summer are expected to be slightly higher than in 2016
March 15, 2017
Midwest, Rocky Mountain regions' production of transportation fuels meeting more of demand
March 7, 2017
FERC certificates several new natural gas pipelines in 2017
February 17, 2017
Lower airline fuel costs reduce U.S. airlines’ operating expenses, increase net profits
February 2, 2017
New EIA data series track shipments of hydrocarbon gas liquids by rail
January 19, 2017
Power sector carbon dioxide emissions fall below transportation sector emissions
November 30, 2016
Tighter marine fuel sulfur limits will spark changes by both refiners and vessel operators
November 3, 2016
Major gasoline pipeline in Southeast disrupted for second time in two months
October 3, 2016
California program encourages adoption of zero-emissions vehicles
September 21, 2016
Pipeline shutdown disrupts gasoline supply in the Southeast
June 30, 2016
Expanded Panama Canal reduces travel time for shipments of U.S. LNG to Asian markets
June 27, 2016
Proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles would reduce diesel consumption
June 23, 2016
Panama Canal expansion unlikely to significantly change crude oil, petroleum product flows
May 11, 2016
Annual passenger travel tends to increase with income
April 27, 2016
Logistical challenges result in ship-to-ship transfers of U.S. propane exports
April 19, 2016
State taxes on gasoline and diesel average 27 cents per gallon
April 18, 2016
Total U.S. energy production increases for sixth consecutive year
April 6, 2016
Engine design trends lead to increased demand for higher-octane gasoline
March 11, 2016
Crude oil shipments by rail from Midwest to coastal regions decline
February 24, 2016
Rail continues to dominate coal shipments to the power sector
February 23, 2016
Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel
February 22, 2016
Pipelines, tankers, and barges convey transportation fuels from Gulf Coast to East Coast
February 19, 2016
For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes
November 25, 2015
U.S. gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are the lowest in seven years
November 24, 2015
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
November 19, 2015
Passenger travel accounts for most of world transportation energy use
November 10, 2015
Before recent transfer, Highway Trust Fund had reached its lowest level in years
October 30, 2015
Vehicle standards around the world aim to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions
September 15, 2015
U.S. job market and automotive sales trends support growth in gasoline use
July 23, 2015
Average diesel retail price below gasoline price for first time in six years
July 15, 2015
In Rocky Mountain region, increased crude production is being shipped by pipeline, rail
June 9, 2015
Crude by rail provides the West Coast with supply as regional crude oil production falls
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
May 18, 2015
Nonpetroleum share of transportation energy at highest level since 1954
April 29, 2015
U.S. energy demand slows except for industrial, commercial sectors
April 16, 2015
Households with more vehicles travel more
April 13, 2015
Household spending on gasoline and public transit varies by region, income
April 10, 2015
U.S. household gasoline expenditures expected to fall in 2015
December 16, 2014
U.S. household gasoline expenditures in 2015 on track to be the lowest in 11 years
December 15, 2014
Gasoline prices tend to have little effect on demand for car travel
December 11, 2014
Several states are adding or increasing incentives for electric vehicle charging stations
December 10, 2014
California leads the nation in the adoption of electric vehicles
December 1, 2014
World oil transit chokepoints critical to global energy security
November 6, 2014
Coal stockpiles at coal-fired power plants smaller than in recent years
September 16, 2014
Oil tanker sizes range from general purpose to ultra-large crude carriers on AFRA scale
July 18, 2014
Light-duty vehicles’ share of transportation energy use is projected to fall
July 15, 2014
Significant fuel economy improvement options exist for light-duty gasoline vehicles
July 11, 2014
Fuel economy improvements show diminishing returns in fuel savings
June 26, 2014
Fuel economy standards drive down projected gasoline use; diesel use, product exports rise
June 11, 2014
Railroad deliveries continue to provide the majority of coal shipments to the power sector
June 10, 2014
Crude-by-rail transportation provides Bakken Shale production access to major markets
May 21, 2014
U.S. consumers’ energy spending rose this winter
May 13, 2014
China promotes both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use
April 16, 2014
Personal travel growth significantly influences projected transportation energy demand
April 14, 2014
Liquefied natural gas shows potential as a freight locomotive fuel
April 3, 2014
Rail congestion, cold weather raise ethanol spot prices
April 1, 2014
Florida gasoline supply sources and prices reflect broader market shifts
March 7, 2014
E85 fueling station availability is increasing
January 3, 2014
Few transportation fuels surpass the energy densities of gasoline and diesel
June 11, 2013
EIA’s 2013 Energy Conference next week will look at U.S. and global energy challenges
May 3, 2013
Transportation fuel use is a key factor in the outlook for U.S. oil imports
April 17, 2013
Abundant U.S. supply, low demand could cut dependence on liquid fuel imports
March 1, 2013
U.S. energy intensity projected to continue its steady decline through 2040
February 14, 2013
Few transportation fuels surpass the energy densities of gasoline and diesel
February 5, 2013
Rail traffic reflects more oil production, less coal-fired electricity generation
February 4, 2013
U.S. household expenditures for gasoline account for nearly 4% of pretax income
January 30, 2013
Stretches of Upper Mississippi River near record-low levels
December 18, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Industrial and transportation sectors lead energy use by sector
November 19, 2012
Cost of transporting coal to power plants rose almost 50% in decade
September 19, 2012
Trading Point: Central Appalachian (CAPP) is the nation's benchmark price for eastern coal
September 5, 2012
Strait of Hormuz is chokepoint for 20% of world’s oil
August 7, 2012
EIA has updated Gulf of Mexico energy statistics
August 3, 2012
Fuel economy standards have affected vehicle efficiency
July 26, 2012
Rail deliveries of oil and petroleum products up 38% in first half of 2012
July 2, 2012
EIA’s AEO2012 includes analysis of breakthroughs in vehicle battery technology
June 27, 2012
Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage
June 22, 2012
Significant potential for plug-in vehicles exists in U.S. housing stock
June 13, 2012
High airline jet fuel costs prompt cost-saving measures
May 11, 2012
EIA provides new information on planned natural gas pipelines and storage facilities
April 30, 2012
Access to alternative transportation fuel stations varies across the lower 48 states
April 26, 2012
U.S. summer gasoline demand expected to be at 11-year low
April 24, 2012
Project sponsors are seeking Federal approval to export domestic natural gas
April 20, 2012
What are natural gas liquids and how are they used?
April 17, 2012
Williston Basin crude oil production and takeaway capacity are increasing
April 16, 2012
U.S. rail carloads of coal in first quarter of 2012 lowest since 1994
April 4, 2012
Cushing crude oil inventories rising in 2012
April 2, 2012
Daily natural gas and power price differences in Mid-Atlantic region reflect constraints
February 29, 2012
WTI discount to Brent and premium to Bakken both rising in early 2012
February 17, 2012
Natural gas pipeline capacity additions in 2011
February 14, 2012
Retail gasoline prices in the Rocky Mountains fall as U.S. average prices rise
January 26, 2012
Domestic supply of liquid fuels projected to increase, resulting in fewer imports
January 23, 2012
EIA issues AEO2012 Early Release
January 10, 2012
2011 Brief: Henry Hub natural gas spot prices fell about 9% in 2011
January 4, 2012
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint
November 16, 2011
Rail delivery of crude oil and petroleum products rising
November 10, 2011
Renewable energy is used in all sectors of the U.S. economy
August 11, 2011
Consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009
August 10, 2011
Number of alternative fuel vehicles in vehicle fleets increased in 2009
May 31, 2011
Coal stocks at power plants are likely sufficient despite river flooding
May 3, 2011
Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions
April 21, 2011
Vehicle use varies across U.S. regions
February 10, 2011