Based on State-reported data (34 entities) and estimated data where States did not report, gasoline consumption for January-October 2010 changed by 0.2 percent compared to the same period in 2009. The gasoline volume shown in this report is a cumulative tabulation of gross volume reported by wholesale distributors to State motor fuel tax agencies. It includes highway use, nonhighway use and losses. There is a lag of up to 6 weeks between the wholesale transactions reported and retail sales to consumers. Travel trends are reported monthly in 'Traffic Volume Trends' based on actual traffic counts at permanent traffic recorders operated by the State highway agencies and reflect highway use of fuel. The vehicle-miles reported include all vehicles, regardless of fuel type. While data in both reports reflect changes in trends, large monthly changes can be caused by exceptional weather conditions, variations in timing of holidays, or processing delays. All States levy volume taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel. The gasoline rates vary from a low of 7.5 cents per gallon to 37.5 cents with an average of 20.7 cents. Five States provide for full or partial exemptions for gasohol, a blend of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent fuel alcohol. Diesel fuel rates vary from 7.5 cents to 39.6 cents per gallon.


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