Spending · 2023
Gasoline & motor fuel
The average U.S. household spends $2,676 a year on gasoline & motor fuel — about 4% of the budget (2023).
$2,676
Avg per year
4%
Of total budget
+28%
Since 2019
Gasoline & motor fuel by income (before tax)
Under $30k$1,808
$30k–50k$2,176
$50k–70k$2,668
$70k–100k$2,953
$100k–150k$3,464
$150k+$3,774
Gasoline & motor fuel by age of reference person
Under 25$2,071
25–34$2,604
35–44$3,188
45–54$3,577
55–64$2,866
65–74$2,092
75+$1,435
Gasoline & motor fuel by region
Northeast$2,251
Midwest$2,533
South$2,641
West$3,124
Gasoline & motor fuel by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$3,301
Owner, no mortgage$2,604
Renter$2,084
Other$1,682
Gasoline & motor fuel — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on gasoline & motor fuel?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $2,676 per year on gasoline & motor fuel — about 4% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has gasoline & motor fuel spending changed since 2019?+
Average gasoline & motor fuel spending went from $2,088 in 2019 to $2,676 in 2023 — a +28% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.