Jet fuel made up a record share of U.S. refinery output in 2024
U.S. refineries produced a record-high share of jet fuel in 2024, reflecting increased demand relative to other transportation fuels.
Worn Fuel Primer Pumps Lead to Loss of Engine Events on General Aviation Aircraft
The FAA is investigating a report of a worn fuel primer pump that may be installed in general aviation aircraft following a non-fatal accident on a Champion 7EC Traveler. During the initial takeoff climb, the pilot noticed a significant decrease in the engine rpm and lost full engine power shortly after. It was determined that the fuel primer pump in the accident was worn and unable to lock properly causing an overly rich fuel mixture. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the fuselage. FAA's Operational Safety Branch recently issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet to highlight this
State Energy Data System: Motor gasoline and fuel ethanol through 2023
(Fri, 14 Mar 2025) Annual state-level estimates of motor gasoline consumption, prices, and expenditures and fuel ethanol consumption.
State Energy Data System: Distillate fuel oil, renewable diesel, and biodiesel through 2023
(Fri, 28 Feb 2025) Annual state-level estimates of consumption, prices, and expenditures for distillate fuel oil and consumption for renewable diesel and biodiesel.
Average state tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel fuel nearly flat since July 2024
As of January 1, 2025, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.33 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.35/gal of diesel fuel, according to our table on federal and state motor fuel taxes.
Natural gas vehicle fuel prices rose in 2022 and 2023 after a decade of relative stability
After a decade of nearly flat prices from 2011 to 2021, inflation-adjusted fuel prices for natural gas vehicles increased in 37 states from 2021 to 2023, according to new estimates in our State Energy Data System (SEDS). Real U.S. natural gas prices for vehicle fuel remained 25% below their peak in 2008.
California law and refinery closure reflect ongoing challenges for the state’s fuel market
On October 14, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill Abx2-1 into law, empowering California regulators to set and adjust minimum petroleum product inventory levels for refiners in the state, in part to address the state's fuel price volatility. Shortly after, refiner Phillips 66 announced plans to close its Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles by the end of 2025, citing uncertainty surrounding the long-term sustainability of the refinery.
California law and refinery closure reflect ongoing challenges for the state’s fuel market
On October 14, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill Abx2-1 into law, empowering California regulators to set and adjust minimum petroleum product inventory levels for refiners in the state, in part to address the state’s fuel price volatility. Shortly after, refiner Phillips 66 announced plans to close its Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles by the end of 2025, citing uncertainty surrounding the long-term sustainability of the refinery.
Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report
(Fri, 01 Nov 2024) This report contains data for wood pellet and other densified biomass fuel production, sales, and inventory levels from 77 operating manufacturers of densified biomass fuel in the United States. Facilities with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons or more per year are required to report monthly.
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
What we pay for in a gallon of: Regular Gasoline September 2024 Retail price: $3.21/gallon Diesel September 2024 Retail price: $3.56/gallon Taxes Distribution & Marketing Refining Crude Oil 16% 20% 11% 53% 17% 23% 13% 48% Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update