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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

U.S. Oil Addiction Index & Peak Oil Meter
For the Week of September 8, 2006

U.S. Crude Production: 5,076,000 bpd
Increase from Year Ago: 808,000 bpd
Percent Increase: 18.9%

Gasoline Demand: 9,368,000 bpd
Increase from Year Ago: 732,000 bpd
Percent Increase: 8.4%

U.S. Average Retail Regular Gasoline Price: $2.61
Decrease from Year Ago: 11.5%


Figures for Year Ago Weekly Amounts:
U.S. Crude Production: 4,268,000 bpd
Gasoline Demand: 8,636,000 bpd
U.S. Average Retail Regualar Gasoline Price: $2.95