Information about why these resources were developed and how they can be used.
When events like hurricanes or refinery breakdowns occur in one region, there is a ripple effect throughout the rest of the country. Where fuel is produced and how it is distributed has a significant influence on the price the consumer ultimately pays.
Motor fuels experts from NACS and OPIS address common questions from consumers. New videos added regularly.
Convenience stores sell approximately 80 percent of the gasoline in the United States, and less than 2 percent are owned by the major oil companies.
Retail prices directly track wholesale gasoline prices. How and when retailers and their competitors purchase wholesale gasoline plays a significant role in the ultimate price at the pump.
The latest information available on demand, supply, refining, distribution and retail.
Some of the significant milestones in the industry since the first gas station opened in 1905.
What do consumers look for when they purchase gas – and what do they think of the station? This NACS-commissioned survey from February 2009 provides interesting consumer insights.
When events like hurricanes or refinery breakdowns occur in one region, there is a ripple effect throughout the rest of the country. Where fuel is produced and how it is distributed has a significant influence on the price the consumer ultimately pays.
Nearly two-thirds of the price of gas in 2009 was the cost of crude oil.
Combined state and federal gasoline taxes range from a low of 26.4 cents per gallon in Alaska to 65.0 cents per gallon in California. Click here for complete information, including current rates and explanations for gas and diesel fuel taxes. (Graphic and data courtesy of API)
There are more than a dozen unique environmental fuels requirements across the United States that complicate the efficient distribution of gasoline to consumers.
A series of video responses by motor fuels experts to common questions asked by consumers.
Consumers in Pennsylvania and Nevada estimated what they think gasoline retailers make per gallon.
United Oil, based in Los Angeles, developed a video in the summer of 2008 to explain the costs and profits in a gallon of gas.
“If you are concerned about prices at the pump you need to be concerned about [credit card] interchange fees,” NACS noted in May 18, 2008, testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Anti-Trust Task Force.
Congress should focus on two elements that can have a lasting, positive impact on gasoline market conditions: increase oil supplies and enact H.R. 5546, NACS testified on May 7, 2008, before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Anti-Trust Task Force in the Hearing to Examine the Consumer Effects of Rising Gas Prices.
When gasoline prices increase, many gasoline retailers report an increase in gasoline theft, commonly referred to as "drive-offs."
Convenience stores sell nearly 80 percent of all gasoline purchased in the country.
A few of the more common myths – and the actual facts – about gasoline.
Web sites and resources providing additional information.
Reporters can click here to access NACS media contacts. Also, retailers are encouraged to provide feedback to help NACS address the issues of most concern to you.