Fossil fuels have provided more than 80% of total U.S. energy consumption for more than 100 years. Since 1928, when consumption of natural gas surpassed that of biomass, the three fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas and coal—have been the most consumed fuels in the United States. In 2016, fossil fuels accounted for 81% of total U.S.…
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Vendor View: Do You Know the ABCs of the EPA 2018 UST Regulation Deadline?
It was 1988 when the world of retail fueling in the United States changed forever—and for the better. That’s when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—in response to the shocking revelation that thousands of underground storage tanks (USTs) were leaking petroleum products and contaminating groundwater supplies—introduced a program, which included technical compliance standards that more…
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NACS: High Optimism, Low Gas Prices Could Spur Heavy Summer-Drive Travel
More American drivers are feeling optimistic about the U.S. economy, according to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Nearly 60% of American drivers surveyed this month report a positive outlook, compared to only 44% this time last year. These latest results reflect an overall growth in consumer…
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EIA Gasoline and Diesel Retail Prices Update (January 23)
EIA Gasoline and Diesel Retail Prices Update (January 23) The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its weekly data on diesel and gasoline retail prices for the week ended January 23, 2017. Both gasoline and diesel prices subsided for the second consecutive week. Retail prices had been on an eight-week upward trek following the November 30…
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