The Northwest's Gas Addiction

Is the Northwest breaking its addiction to gasoline? 1990 Personal gas use 2949 - 2011 1998 2011 In recent years, people have been using less gas. 1990 1998 2011 1990 2000 2010 Why? Well, gas prices are rising... $2 1998: $/gal. begins climb $1 1990 2000 2010 ...so we're driving less... 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 1990 2000 2010 ...and buying slightly more efficient cars. 20 1990 2000 2010 Still, high prices mean we're spending more than ever on oil. $3.5 BN $21.5 BN 1998 2011 There's a better way. Learn more at: www.sightline.org/gasoline infographic by GoodMeasures.biz Sightline INSTITUTE Est. regional gas expenditures Avg. real world MPG of US vehicle fleet Annual vehicle miles travelled Avg.cost per gallon of gas Per capita weekly gas use