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Thursday, September 21, 2006

U.S. Oil Addiction Index & Peak Oil Meter
For the Week of September 15, 2006

U.S. Crude Production: 5,109,000 bpd
Increase from Year Ago: 609,000 bpd
Percent Increase: 13.5%

Gasoline Demand: 9,229,000 bpd
Increase from Year Ago: 410,000 bpd
Percent Increase: 4.6%

U.S. Average Retail Regular Gasoline Price: $2.49
Decrease from Year Ago: 10.4%


Figures for Year Ago Weekly Amounts:
U.S. Crude Production: 4,500,000 bpd
Gasoline Demand: 8,819,000 bpd
U.S. Average Retail Regualar Gasoline Price: $2.78