Where Does Our Gasoline Come From?
AAA says the nationwide average topped $4.06 Monday. That's a 45-cent jump in a week and the highest in nearly 14 years.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s a concise update on where the U.S. gets its gasoline.
- The U.S. imports a mix of crude oil from Canada, Mexico, and assorted other producers, and refines it domestically to produce gasoline. Canada has been a major source of crude for U.S. refineries, with Mexico and other countries contributing smaller shares.[4][10]
- Within the U.S., gasoline supply also depends on domestic crude production, refinery efficiency, and stock draws or builds at key terminals and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when used for market shaping. Canada’s crude and U.S. refinery capacity together help meet seasonal demand, with blended gasoline still sourced from a global mix of crude inputs and regional supply chains.[5][10][4]
- Gasoline imports can rise ahead of peak driving seasons to offset refinery maintenance or shortages, particularly on the West Coast or East Coast where logistical constraints may limit local production. This pattern has been observed in past driving seasons when inventories adjust to demand and refinery maintenance schedules.[2][5]
Illustrative note: most Americans buy gasoline refined from crude sourced from multiple regions, with Canada and Mexico historically providing substantial imports, complemented by U.S. crude production and refining capacity to meet demand.[10][4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest EIA weekly gasoline status data and summarize it (with a short chart) to show current imports, refinery runs, and stocks.