The plot of a film consists of all the events and characters that are represented directly during the course of the film; the story is a broader set of events and characters, some of which are contained within the plot and others that are alluded to but not shown in the film.
How much gasoline does the United States consume? In 2016, about 143.37 billion gallons (or about 3.41 billion barrels1) of finished motor gasoline were consumed2 in the United States, a daily average of about 391.73 million gallons (or about 9.33 million barrels per day).3 This was the largest amount of annual motor gasoline consumption on record. 1 There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel.
In 2014, about 136.78 billion gallons 1 (or 3.26 billion barrels) of gasoline were consumed 2 in the United States, a daily average of about 374.74 million gallons (or 8.92 million barrels).3 This was about 4% less than the record high of about 142.35 billion gallons (or 3.39 billion barrels) consumed in 2007.1 There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel. 2 EIA uses product supplied to represent approximate consumption of petroleum products. This was about 4% less than the record high of about 142.35 billion gallons (or 3.39 billion barrels) consumed in 2007. 1 There are 42 U.S. gallons in a barrel. 2 EIA uses product supplied to represent approximate consumption of petroleum products.