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The United States is awash in gasoline. So much so, in fact, that the country is exporting a record amount of it.
The country exported 430,000 more barrels of gasoline a day than it imported in September, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is about twice the amount at the start of the year, and experts and industry insiders say the trend is here to stay.
The United States began exporting gas in late 2008. For decades prior, starting in 1960, the country used all the gas it produced here plus had to import gas from places in Europe.
But demand for gas has dropped nearly 10% in recent years. It went from a peak of 9.6 million barrels a day in 2007 to 8.8 million barrels today, according to the EIA.
The drop was caused partially by the recession but also by the advent of more fuel efficient vehicles, higher prices and the greater use of ethanol as an ingredient in gasoline. Demand for other products made from crude oil like diesel and jet fuel has also declined, although not as much.
To be sure, the United States is still importing plenty of oil to make that gasoline -- and is still dependent on foreign countries for well over half the crude it uses.
But now the country's massive refining infrastructure is producing more gasoline, diesel and jet fuel than the United States needs, freeing it up to be exported to places like Brazil, Mexico and Chile where demand is still strong.
Why is the price of gas dropping while the the price of oil is rising?
My sister has a Prius, she love's it. She is retired and travels alot. I think Electric or Hybred is a great idea. But I will have to wait until they come up with an electric 1 ton 4x4 pickup that will tow the 20,000 lb GVW trailer that I have to haul my farm stuff around.
Can't wait for the made-in-Oregon Arcimoto SRK to enter production sometime next year. Locally made small electric car. 40-80 mile range depending on battery pack you choose, with upgradeable battery pack later when there are higher-capacity options. Combine that with on-site power generation, and bye-bye money to foreign oil (or greedy domestic oil for that matter.) Already have a Prius with an extended battery that is sufficient for my 10 mile commute (and doubles as an emergency backup generator in a pinch.)
Can't wait for the made-in-Oregon Arcimoto SRK to enter production sometime next year. Locally made small electric car. 40-80 mile range depending on battery pack you choose, with upgradeable battery pack later when there are higher-capacity options
So what are you going to do when electrical demand increases five fold and the grid collapses every other day as all those motorist plug in the electric cars when they get home ? Might be a good idea to keep a horse in the back yard.
Prices go up till the public starts to scream, then goes down to make the public feel the the price is better. Cost of production stays about the same. Repeat this cycle.
Someone gets a new Royles Royce, Bently, Lear Jet and new 50,000 square foot home. The public gets to bend over
Hey.... I used to work at Lear Jet (Wichiat KS) for 10 years. Lots of people work there and I am glad they want their Lear Jets and Bently's. I want one don't you?