1. For an interesting chart showing U.S. inflation adjusted gasoline prices since 1918 go to inflationdata.com.
2. Asia Leads Global Petroleum Consumption Since 1980
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Asia surpassed North America as the largest petroleum-consuming region in 2008. Asian demand surged nearly 15 million barrels per day from 1980 to 2010, an increase of 146%. North America's petroleum consumption increased 16% between 1980 and 2010. Global petroleum consumption increased 36%, nearly 23 million barrels per day, during the period. read more at EIA...
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2. Asia Leads Global Petroleum Consumption Since 1980
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Asia surpassed North America as the largest petroleum-consuming region in 2008. Asian demand surged nearly 15 million barrels per day from 1980 to 2010, an increase of 146%. North America's petroleum consumption increased 16% between 1980 and 2010. Global petroleum consumption increased 36%, nearly 23 million barrels per day, during the period. read more at EIA...
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