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2012 NACS Retail Fuels Report

The 2012 NACS Retail Fuels Report looks at today’s motor fuels retailing industry – and where it is headed. If you'd like to speak to someone at NACS about issues related to gasoline prices, please contact Jeff Lenard, NACS vice president of industry advocacy, at (703) 518-4272 or John Eichberger, NACS vice president of government relations, at (703) 518-4247.

How to Use These Resources Information about why these resources were developed and how they can be used.
Key Facts and Figures Download PDF Convenience stores sell 80% of the motor fuels purchased in the United States. Here are some essential facts about fuels retailing.	How Branded Stations Operate Download PDF With major oil companies almost entirely divesting their retail assets, a new class of stores has emerged: the branded independent.
Who Sells America’s Fuel? Download PDF Convenience stores sell 80% of the gasoline in the United States — most are one-store businesses and less than 1% are owned by the major oil companies.	What Influences Gas Prices? Download PDF Two key factors that influence retail motor fuels prices are store ownership and the terms of the supply arrangement.
Consumer Research: Fueling In-Store Sales Download PDF Gasoline sales are a traffic driver for convenience stores, but what else will customers buy at a convenience store?	Statistics and Definitions Download PDF Current information about motor fuels demand, supply, refining, distribution and retail operations.
Consumer Research: Consumer Perceptions Download PDF Consumers perceptions of convenience stores and how they believe the future of the industry is heading.	The History of Gasoline Retailing Download PDF A look at key industry milestones since the first gas station opened in 1905.
Consumer Research: Price-Sensitive Customers Download PDF New insights on how consumers buy fuel and what retailers are doing to capture more sales at the pump.	Brent Blend: The New Benchmark Download PDF Gas prices are still inextricably linked to oil prices, but how they are linked changed in 2011, with a new benchmark emerging.
Why Diesel Costs More than Gasoline Download PDF The change in market dynamics, where diesel fuel is consistently more than gasoline, is a function of four broad factors.	Why Prices Historically Go Up in the Spring Download PDF Most consumers assume that prices peak around Memorial Day because of the advent of the summer-drive season. Is that the case?
Full Set of Backgrounders Download PDF Download the full set of backgrounders in PDF format here.	The Future of Fuels Download PDF In this 48-page analysis of 2011 government data, NACS looks at the likely fuels and market opportunities in 2035, as well as some roadblocks that may get in the way.

Multimedia Features

MAPS & GRAPHICS

U.S. Gasoline Infrastructure (Interactive Map)
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. (Map data is provided by EIA and is accurate for operating year 2009.)

Where Does Your Fill-Up Go?

Boutique Fuel Requirements

Gasoline
Taxes by State

PIPELINES 101
The vast majority of the fuels distributed in the United State travels via pipelines. These interactive widgets show how the network of pipelines moves product. (Graphics provided courtesy of the American Petroleum Institute and Association of Oil Pipe Lines):

Pipeline Transport
A complex network of 200,000 miles of pipelines delivers crude oil from offshore platforms through to refineries and terminals and ultimately the end user, whether manufacturers, airports, the corner store or your home. Learn more.
Petroleum Products Batching
Dozens of different fuels travel through the same pipelines in a process known as “batching.” Learn more..

VIDEO
The NACS “Getting Answers” videos address common consumer questions about fuels, while the “Future of Fuels” videos examine the factors that could affect the petroleum markets. Click on the appropriate tab to watch either video series.

Media Briefings

Recent NACS webinars or briefings on issues related to gas prices.

March 1, 2012
NACS and OPIS jointly hosted a media briefing to discuss the latest conditions in the fuels marketplace and what could affect the market over the next few weeks. Expert analysis was provided by NACS Vice President of Government Relations John Eichberger and OPIS Chief Oil Analyst Tom Kloza in a one-hour webinar moderated by NACS Vice President of Industry Advocacy Jeff Lenard. Watch now.

March 12, 2012
NACS explains everything you need to know about gas prices. Watch now.

NACS Magazine Fuel Features

NACS Magazine provides in-depth analysis of many issues related to fueling.

Government Forces Change in Fuel (November 2011)
Self-Serve Evolution (October 2011)
Not Your Grandfather’s Fuel Theft (September 2011)
Taxing Fuel Sales? (September 2011)
Congress Considers — Again — the Future of Fuels (June 2011)
Free Market, or Free-for-All? (April 2011)
Getting the Word Out (March 2011)
Cashing In on Vehicle Charging (March 2011)
Food for Thought: Does the Oil Brand Still Matter to Consumers? (October 2010)
Uneasy Blend: Are Biofuels Good or Bad for America? (September 2010)
Not An Easy Sell: Retailers Need to Make a Number of Decisions Before Selling E15 (September 2010)
What Fuels Retailers’ Decisions: How Are They Reacting to Consumers’ Perceptions and Price Sensitivity? (March 2010)

Additional Resources

Motor Fuels Sales at Convenience Stores
Convenience stores sell nearly 80 percent of all gasoline purchased in the country.

Gasoline Myths…and Facts
A few of the more common myths – and the actual facts – about gasoline.

Online Resources on Gasoline Prices
Websites and resources providing additional information.

Hurricanes and Retail Fuel Prices
When a hurricane affects the Gulf, it has the potential to disrupt a huge segment of the U.S. crude oil market.