Fact #354: January 10, 2005
Gasoline Sales by Grade
Sales of midgrade and premium gasoline have declined from their sales levels in the late 1990s, while overall gasoline sales have continued to rise. In 2003, both midgrade and premium gasoline sales were at the lowest point in the nine-year trend.
Gasoline Sales to End Users by Grade, 1995–2003


Supporting Information
| Year | Regular | Midgrade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 35,911 | 9,838 | 10,173 |
| 1996 | 38,949 | 9,830 | 8,757 |
| 1997 | 42,361 | 9,952 | 8,810 |
| 1998 | 43,169 | 10,285 | 9,876 |
| 1999 | 42,975 | 10,059 | 8,922 |
| 2000 | 45,037 | 8,718 | 7,143 |
| 2001 | 46,282 | 8,405 | 7,316 |
| 2002 | 47,401 | 8,483 | 7,754 |
| 2003 | 48,576 | 7,919 | 7,335 |
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Source: Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Marketing Annual, 1995–2003 editions, Table 43 | |||
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