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| − | '''Gasoline''' or '''gas''' ([[North America]]) or '''petrol''' ([[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries) is a [[fuel]] derived from [[petroleum]], which is in turn generally thought to be derived from ancient vegetable matter. Gasoline is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, or the molecules are composed of nothing but hydrogen and carbon in long chains. The energy contained in a gallon of gasoline is approximately 132x10<sup>6</sup> joules of [[energy]], equivalent to | + | '''Gasoline''' or '''gas''' ([[North America]]) or '''petrol''' ([[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries) is a [[fuel]] derived from [[petroleum]], which is in turn generally thought to be derived from ancient vegetable matter. Gasoline is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, or the molecules are composed of nothing but hydrogen and carbon in long chains. The energy contained in a gallon of gasoline is approximately 132x10<sup>6</sup> joules of [[energy]], equivalent to 120,286 [[BTU]] or 35,252 watt-hours.<ref>https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/units-and-calculators/british-thermal-units.php</ref> However, Diesel fuel is much more efficient and has an energy density of 139,000 [[BTU]]. |
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[[File:Gas-price.jpg|thumb|380px|trends in pump price in USA, in 2009 dollars]] | [[File:Gas-price.jpg|thumb|380px|trends in pump price in USA, in 2009 dollars]] | ||
| − | Gasoline is refined from [[crude oil]] via [[distillation]]. Gasoline is sold at gas or fueling stations where it is pumped into [[vehicle]]s. According to national figures from the U.S. Department of Energy, in May 2007, 46% of the cost of gasoline went to pay for crude oil, 28% for refining, 13% to taxes, and 13% for distribution and marketing<ref>[http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp Energy Information Administration]</ref> | + | Gasoline is refined from [[crude oil]] via [[distillation]]. Gasoline is sold at gas or fueling stations where it is pumped into [[vehicle]]s. According to national figures from the U.S. Department of Energy, in May 2007, 46% of the cost of gasoline went to pay for crude oil, 28% for refining, 13% to taxes, and 13% for distribution and marketing.<ref>[http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp Energy Information Administration]</ref> While prices have risen to new highs, in [[inflation]]ary terms, gas prices are still lower than during the 1973 Energy Crisis or the 1979 Energy Crisis. Prices have gone down since the Trump Presidency. |
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*[[Gasoline station]] | *[[Gasoline station]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:42, July 27, 2020
Gasoline or gas (North America) or petrol (Commonwealth countries) is a fuel derived from petroleum, which is in turn generally thought to be derived from ancient vegetable matter. Gasoline is an aliphatic hydrocarbon, or the molecules are composed of nothing but hydrogen and carbon in long chains. The energy contained in a gallon of gasoline is approximately 132x106 joules of energy, equivalent to 120,286 BTU or 35,252 watt-hours.[1] However, Diesel fuel is much more efficient and has an energy density of 139,000 BTU.
Gasoline is refined from crude oil via distillation. Gasoline is sold at gas or fueling stations where it is pumped into vehicles. According to national figures from the U.S. Department of Energy, in May 2007, 46% of the cost of gasoline went to pay for crude oil, 28% for refining, 13% to taxes, and 13% for distribution and marketing.[2] While prices have risen to new highs, in inflationary terms, gas prices are still lower than during the 1973 Energy Crisis or the 1979 Energy Crisis. Prices have gone down since the Trump Presidency.
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