Fact #279: August 4, 2003
Gasoline Stations
The number of retail outlets that sell gasoline to the public has declined by 17.7% from 1993 to 2002 — from 207,416 in 1993, to 170,678 in 2002. These include all traditional service stations, convenience stores that sell gasoline, and truck stops. The decline is slowing in recent years.
Number of Retail Outlets Selling Gasoline, 1993–2002
Supporting Information
| Year | Number of Retail Outlets |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 207,416 |
| 1994 | 202,878 |
| 1995 | 195,455 |
| 1996 | 190,246 |
| 1997 | 187,892 |
| 1998 | 182,596 |
| 1999 | 180,567 |
| 2000 | 175,941 |
| 2001 | 171,169 |
| 2002 | 170,678 |
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Source: National Petroleum News Survey, 2002 | |
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