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The consumption of gasoline in the United States amounted to some 8.8 million barrels per day in October 2025. In the period of consideration, gasoline consumption reached its highest four-week average in July 2024. Consumption is generally highest in the summer months.

Gasoline production and sales

The U.S. reported a decrease in domestic motor gasoline refinery production in recent years, although gasoline sales remained at all-time highs. Meanwhile, in 2024, real gasoline prices for end users fell to their lowest value in four years due to downward pressure on crude oil prices.

Gasoline vs diesel

Both diesel and gasoline are derived from crude oil. Gasoline, however, undergoes a more extensive refining process, resulting in a more volatile compound compared to diesel. This characteristic accelerates the combustion of gasoline, yielding greater horsepower in practical applications. Diesel's advantage lies in its slower burn, which makes it especially fuel efficient and more favorable for heavy-duty vehicles. The average consumption of diesel fuel in the United States stood at 3.83 million barrels per day in October 2025.