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Did U.S. gasoline consumption peak in 2007?

The question is not about peak oil, but just about consumption of gasoline by American drivers. Over the last several decades both miles driven and consumption of fuel have risen pretty steadily. However, one look at the automakers' sales numbers for the first half of 2008 clearly demonstrates that there is a fundamental shift in American behavior. The blend of gas over $4 a gallon and the general economic malaise has sent sales of the biggest, thirstiest vehicles into the toilet. People are also driving the vehicles that they have fewer miles ... Read more →

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