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U.S. Gasoline Consumption Increased for Fourth Week in a Row on Week Ending October 2

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Four-week moving average at best level compared to last year since state shutdowns began in March. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that gasoline consumption for the week ending October 2 was up versus the previous week and the four-week moving average dropped under the 9-10% range below last year’s […]

Traffic Volume in July Down Over 11% Compared to 2019

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While driving was starting to increase as state lockdowns eased, travel remained considerably below previous year levels. Travel volume in July decreased substantially on a year-over-year basis. July’s result is the fifth straight monthly decline in traffic volume compared to the same month in 2019 driven by the pandemic. While traffic volume had been up […]

U.S. Gasoline Consumption Up for Second Week in a Row on Week Ending September 18

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Four-week moving average remains over 9% below last year. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that gasoline consumption for the week ending September 18 was up slightly versus the previous week and the four-week moving average remains within the 9-10% range below last year’s levels. The weekly gasoline consumption statistic […]

Collision Repair Facility Sales Improved in August

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Respondents to our most recent survey indicate sales in August at best level compared to last year since February. September projected to continue improving. Collision repair facility operators responding to the most recent CollisionWeek Collision Repair Business Conditions survey covering August reported that sales continued to be depressed compared to last year but had improved […]

Collision Repair Industry Production Continued to Rebound in June and July

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After record declines in April, employment and hours worked has improved each month from May through July. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final June and preliminary July employment, hours worked and wages shows continued improvement. However, while the declines in […]

U.S. Gasoline Consumption Above 9000 Thousand Barrels per Day for First Time Since March

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For the week ending August 21, gasoline consumption hit the highest level since March 13 when shut down orders began. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that gasoline consumption for the week ending August 21 was up both versus the previous week and month. Gasoline consumption was down for the […]

U.S. Gasoline Consumption Four Week Average Up Over Last Month for Week Ending August 14

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While the week-on-week numbers were down, the overall trend in gasoline demand continues upward. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that the four week moving average for gasoline consumption for the week ending August 14 was up both versus the previous week, month and year. Gasoline consumption was down for […]

Collision Repair Industry Production Rebounded in May and June

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After record declines in April, employment and hours worked rebounded significantly as economy started to reopen. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final May and preliminary June employment, hours worked and wages shows significant improvement. But, the stark picture of the […]

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