Gasoline
:Petrol (petroleum spirit) redirects here. For the seabird, see petrel, spelt with an 'e'.
Current use
The United States uses 360 million US liquid gallons (1.36 billion litres) of gasoline each day. Western countries have among the highest usage rates per head, while eastern developing nations as China typically have the highest usage per square mile/kilometer. Some countries, e.g. in Europe, impose heavy fuel taxes on fuels such as gasoline, leading to greater efficiency and economy in car design.
Related Topics:
United States - Gallon - Billion - Litre - Fuel tax
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Chemical analysis and production |
| ► | Dangers |
| ► | Energy content |
| ► | Additives |
| ► | History |
| ► | Current use |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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