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United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.RETSALES.M.SA.GRP-GAS

Latest (y/y)28.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)21.0%August 2026
Level68,021 USD mSeptember 2026

United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations was up 28.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with 21.0% in August 2026.

The level stood at 68,021 USD m.

That is the highest reading since July 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −39.7% (Apr 2020) to 66.3% (Apr 2021), averaging 6.6%.

United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations, annual % change, Jan 1993 – Sep 2026−50%−25%0%25%50%75%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations, annual % change, Jan 1993 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations, level (USD m)0k20k40k60k1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations, level (USD m).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202668,021 USD m28.1
August 202663,950 USD m21.0
July 202661,509 USD m17.4
June 202661,634 USD m18.5
May 202665,205 USD m26.9
April 202663,594 USD m22.6
March 202660,359 USD m16.1
February 202653,408 USD m−0.5
January 202652,755 USD m−2.6
December 202554,476 USD m1.4
November 202554,172 USD m3.4
October 202553,041 USD m1.4
September 202553,119 USD m2.4
August 202552,840 USD m−0.1
July 202552,399 USD m−2.4
June 202551,997 USD m−2.7
May 202551,386 USD m−5.1
April 202551,873 USD m−6.1
March 202551,983 USD m−3.7
February 202553,679 USD m0.7
January 202554,144 USD m2.9
December 202453,745 USD m0.2
November 202452,410 USD m−3.2
October 202452,331 USD m−6.3

Last 24 observations. The full history (417 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1992
Observations417
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsUSD m
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high66.3% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−39.7% (Apr 2020)
10-year average6.6%
Source agencyU.S. Census Bureau
Makrognosis codeUS.RETSALES.M.SA.GRP-GAS

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FAQ

What is the current retail Sales: Gasoline Stations in United States?
The latest reading is 28.1% year on year for September 2026, published by U.S. Census Bureau.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Census Bureau and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.RETSALES.M.SA.GRP-GAS.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Original title: “Retail Sales: Gasoline Stations”.