One gallon of gasoline produces approximately 19.6 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) when burned. This figure can vary slightly based on the specific formulation of the gasoline and the efficiency of the vehicle. In terms of carbon footprint, this value represents the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the combustion of that gallon of gasoline.
1 gallon of gas is equal to approximately 3.785411784 liters.
In 1995, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.15. That is equal to about $1.65 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 2007, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.80. That is equal to about $2.94 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In January 2002, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.139 - equal to about $1.38 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 1994, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.11 - equivalent to about $1.63 per gallon in 2010.
In 2000, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.51 - equal to about $1.91 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 1970, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was 36 cents. That is equal to about $2.02 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In January 1996, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.129. That is equal to about $1.57 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 1981, the US national average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $1.38, which was a lot for gasoline in 1981. That is equal to about $3.31 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 1972, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was 36 cents. That is equal to about $1.88 per gallon in 2010 dollars.
In 1978, the US national average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was 67 cents. That is equal to about $2.24 per gallon in 2010 dollars. Also, you could still buy leaded gasoline in 1978, which was 63 cents per gallon.
In 1953, the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was 29 cents. That is equal to about $2.37 per gallon in 2010 dollars.