Generally, those in Southern states consumed more higher gas while those in the Northeast and West utilized less gas.
Montana maintained the highest gas sales at 1.9 gallons per person per day in 2021. It was followed closely by Wyoming (1.7 gallons), with Louisiana, Kansas, and Rhode Island rounding out the top five (1.5 gallons).
As neighboring states in the U.S. mountain region, Montana and Wyoming have similarities contributing to higher gas consumption. They are two of the nation’s least densely populated states, with above-average rates of commuting by car and a lower prevalence of remote work. EVs remain unpopular, and charging infrastructure is sparse. Public transit usage ranks in the bottom 15 nationwide, according to the U.S. News and World Report—as it does for Louisiana and Kansas. The latter two states also have extremely low gas prices, likely contributing to higher sales rates.
Rhode Island stands out among the high-consumption states as a …