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Frequently Asked Questions
Prices
How do I calculate/find diesel fuel surcharges?
What are the differences between various types of crude oil prices?
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Gasoline
Why are retail gasoline prices so high?
Can I tell which country the gasoline at my local station comes from?
How many retail gasoline stations are there in the U.S.?
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Diesel
How do I calculate/find diesel fuel surcharges?
Why are diesel fuel prices higher than gasoline prices?
What are the products and uses of petroleum?
Natural Gas
How much can residential consumers expect to pay for natural gas this year?
What are the major factors affecting natural gas prices?
How much natural gas is consumed (used) in the U.S. (total and by end use)?
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Conversion / Equivalents
How do I convert fuels from one unit of measure to another—from gallons to barrels, for example?
How many gallons of gasoline does one barrel of oil make?
How do you convert short tons to metric tons?
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Coal
How many coal-fired power plants are there in the U.S.?
To what country does the U.S. export the most coal?
What are the different types of coal prices?
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Crude Oil
Do we have enough oil worldwide to meet our future needs?
How dependent is the U.S. on foreign oil?
What are the differences between various types of crude oil prices?
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Electricity
How much electricity does a typical American home use?
How much electricity does a typical nuclear power plant generate?
How is electricity consumed in U.S. homes?
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Renewable & Alternative Energy Sources
How much U.S. energy consumption comes from renewable sources?
How many alternative fuel vehicles were made available for U.S. highways in 2005?
How many alternative fuel vehicles are being used by the Federal government, State agencies, and fuel providers?
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General Energy
How much energy does a person use in a year?
How do I compare heating fuels?
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