2022 fuel prices 2013 crude oil prices increased at a steady rate in 2007 , rising from a low of $ 56.58 per barrel in january to close at nearly $ 96.00 per barrel at the end of december .
our 2007 average fuel price increased by 9% ( 9 % ) and added $ 242 million of operating expenses compared to 2006 .
our fuel surcharge programs are designed to help offset the impact of higher fuel prices .
in addition , our fuel conservation efforts allowed us to improve our consumption rate by 2% ( 2 % ) .
locomotive simulator training , operating practices , and technology all contributed to this improvement , saving approximately 21 million gallons of fuel in 2007 .
2022 free cash flow 2013 cash generated by operating activities totaled a record $ 3.3 billion , yielding free cash flow of $ 487 million in 2007 .
free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities , less cash used in investing activities and dividends paid .
free cash flow is not considered a financial measure under accounting principles generally accepted in the united states ( gaap ) by sec regulation g and item 10 of sec regulation s-k .
we believe free cash flow is important in evaluating our financial performance and measures our ability to generate cash without additional external financings .
free cash flow should be considered in addition to , rather than as a substitute for , cash provided by operating activities .
the following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities ( gaap measure ) to free cash flow ( non-gaap measure ) : millions of dollars 2007 2006 2005 .

millions of dollars
2007
2006
2005
cash provided by operating activities
$ 3277
$ 2880
$ 2595
cash used in investing activities
-2426 ( 2426 )
-2042 ( 2042 )
-2047 ( 2047 )
dividends paid
-364 ( 364 )
-322 ( 322 )
-314 ( 314 )
free cash flow
$ 487
$ 516
$ 234

2008 outlook 2022 safety 2013 operating a safe railroad benefits our employees , our customers , our shareholders , and the public .
we will continue using a multi-faceted approach to safety , utilizing technology , risk assessment , quality control , and training for , and engaging with our employees .
we plan to implement total safety culture ( tsc ) throughout our operations .
tsc , an employee-focused initiative that has helped improve safety , is a process designed to establish , maintain , and promote safety among co-workers .
with respect to public safety , we will continue our efforts to maintain , upgrade , and close crossings , install video cameras on locomotives , and educate the public about crossing safety through various internal and industry programs , along with other activities .
2022 commodity revenue 2013 despite uncertainty regarding the u.s .
economy , we expect record revenue in 2008 based on current economic indicators , forecasted demand , improved customer service , and additional opportunities to reprice certain of our business .
yield increases and fuel surcharges will be the primary drivers of commodity revenue growth in 2008 .
we expect that overall volume will fall within a range of 1% ( 1 % ) higher to 1% ( 1 % ) lower than 2007 , with continued softness in some market sectors .
2022 transportation plan 2013 in 2008 , we will continue to evaluate traffic flows and network logistic patterns to identify additional opportunities to simplify operations and improve network efficiency and asset utilization .
we plan to maintain adequate manpower and locomotives , improve productivity using industrial engineering techniques , and improve our operating margins .
2022 fuel prices 2013 fuel prices should remain volatile , with crude oil prices and conversion and regional spreads fluctuating throughout the year .
on average , we expect fuel prices to increase 15% ( 15 % ) to 20% ( 20 % ) above the average price in 2007 .
to reduce the impact of fuel price on earnings , we will continue to seek recovery from our customers through our fuel surcharge programs and expand our fuel conservation efforts. .

Question: what was the percentage increase in the cash provided by operating activities from 2006 to 2007
Answer: 13.8%
Calculation: subtract(3277, 2880), divide(#0, 2880)