The United States consumed nearly 740 million metric tons of oil in 2020, this was the record low consumption since 1990. During the period under consideration, figures decreased by 187 million metric tons. Liquid fuels are the country's main energy source.
Oil consumption in the United States from 1990 to 2020*
(in million metric tons)
* Inland demand plus international aviation and marine bunkers and refinery fuel and loss. Consumption of biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel are excluded while derivatives of coal and natural gas are included.
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BP. (July 8, 2021). Oil consumption in the United States from 1990 to 2020* (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/264825/oil-consumption-in-the-united-states/
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