Petroleum & Other Liquids
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EIA's latest weekly petroleum analysis ›
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Fluid catalytic cracking is an important step in producing gasoline ›
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EIA's latest weekly petroleum supply statistics ›
EIA analysis: What drives crude oil prices? ›
Energy in Brief articles
How dependent are we on foreign oil?
The United States relied on net imports (imports minus exports) for about 45% of the petroleum (crude oil and petroleum products) that we consumed in 2011. Just over half of these imports came from the Western Hemisphere. Our dependence on foreign petroleum has declined since peaking in 2005.
Who are the major players supplying the world oil market?
The world oil market is complicated. Companies are often thought of as the primary actors in this market, but governments play a large role as well.
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Petroleum Explained
Why are gasoline prices higher in some regions than in others?
Although price levels vary over time, average retail gasoline prices are often highest in certain States or regions. Besides taxes, there are other factors that contribute to regional and even local differences in gasoline prices.
Biofuels: Ethanol and Biodiesel Explained
What are biofuels?
"Biofuels" are transportation fuels like ethanol and biodiesel that are made from biomass materials. These fuels are usually blended with the petroleum fuels — gasoline and diesel fuel, but they can also be used on their own. Using ethanol or biodiesel means we don't burn quite as much fossil fuel. Ethanol and biodiesel are usually more expensive than the fossil fuels that they replace, but they are also cleaner-burning fuels, producing fewer air pollutants.
Features
Short-Term Energy Outlook
Released December 11, 2012 | Next Release: January 8, 2012
EIA's monthly energy projections through 2013. Includes oil supply and consumption projections and price projections for crude oil, gasoline, diesel, heating oil. The Market Prices and Uncertainty Report is a regular monthly supplement to the Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Heating Oil and Propane Update
Released after 1:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday (Oct - March only)
Weekly residential, wholesale, and spot prices; and production, demand, and stocks of heating fuels. (Weekly heating oil and propane prices are only collected during the heating season which extends from October through March. )
Biodiesel and fuel ethanol statistics
Released November 28, 2012
The most recent monthly and annual overview statistics for fuel ethanol and biodiesel, published in the Monthly Energy Review.
What's New in Petroleum
Fluid catalytic cracking is an important step in producing gasoline
December 11, 2012Vacuum distillation is a key part of the refining process
December 10, 2012U.S. monthly crude oil production reaches highest level since 1998
December 4, 2012Regular Weekly Releases
Day of release changes on weeks with Federal holidays.Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
After 5:00 p.m. ET, MondayWeekly Petroleum Status Report
10:30 a.m. ET, WednesdayHeating Oil and Propane Update
After 1:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday
(Oct - March only)This Week in Petroleum
After 1:00 p.m. ET, WednesdaySurvey Forms, Changes & Announcements
Federal Register Notice for EIA's 2013 Petroleum Marketing survey forms extension›
open for comments through September 6, 2012Federal Register Notice for EIA's 2013 Petroleum Supply survey forms
open for comments through August 10, 2012Petroleum Maps
What's up (and down) with gasoline prices?