Frequently Asked Questions 

• Link to Petroleum FAQ. This provides answers about petroleum supply, use, and prices in Washington.
• A Primer on Gasoline Prices in Washington State - 2004 provides background information on petroleum and refined product markets.

Refined Petroleum Product Data

• Energy Information Administration Price and Consumption Spreadsheet. This spreadsheet provides recent gasoline and diesel price and sales data from the Energy Information Administration for Washington.
• This webpage presents a record of gasoline and diesel prices in the US and our region. Link to gasoline and diesel prices.
• Petroleum Navigator: Energy Information Administration
• This Week in Petroleum: Energy Information Administration
• Weekly Petroleum Status Report: Energy Information Administration 
• Oil and petroleum in California

Petroleum Energy Policy Documents

• Petroleum History 1970 - 2000
• Overview of Washington State Gasoline Prices - 2005
• A Primer on Gasoline Prices in Washington State - 2004
• Petroleum Data
• Implementation Guide for the Washington State Petroleum Products Contingency Plan - 1998 (this is currently being updated - for information contact Mark Anderson at 360.725.3117)
• Deja vu all over again... - Oil crisis 1990

Energy Efficiency Tips

The California Energy Commission and the Alliance to Save Energy provide information about fuel costs and tips for reducing fuel expenditures at the links below.

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and the US Environmental Protection Agency provide information on new vehicle fuel economy, gas mileage tips, and alternative fuel vehicles.

• http://www.greenercars.org/highlights.htm
• http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

Consumer Gasoline and Diesel Price Info

• The AAA of Washington
• Gas Buddy, consumer website for posting low fuel prices
• Gas Price Watch, similar to above site

Petroleum Organizations and Businesses

• American Petroleum Institute
• Petroleum Marketers Association of America
• British Petroleum
• Chevron Corp.
• ConoccoPhillips
• ExxonMobil
• Shell
• The Oil and Gas Journal
• Western States Petroleum Association