average gas consumption per year
In 2014, about 136.78 billion gallons 1 (or 3.26 billion barrels) of gasoline were consumed 2 in the United States, a daily average of about 374.74 million gallons (or 8.92 million barrels).3 This was about 4% less than the record high of about 142.35 billion gallons (or 3.39 billion barrels) consumed in 2007.1 There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel. 2 EIA uses product supplied to represent approximate consumption of petroleum products. This was about 4% less than the record high of about 142.35 billion gallons (or 3.39 billion barrels) consumed in 2007. 1 There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel. 2 EIA uses product supplied to represent approximate consumption of petroleum products.