Americans are driving more, yet gas consumption is down thanks to fuel efficiency

Grist
By Bobby MagillFeb 27, 2016, 7:18 am282 pts
Gas is cheap — about $1.73 on average nationwide on Friday — and that means Americans are driving more miles than they did back before the recession when gasoline topped $4 per gallon. Thanks to greater fuel efficiency, however, gasoline consumption is lower than it was at its peak in 2007, even though…

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