At the end of June, 2014, CNG consumption for vehicle use for the first six months of the year totaled 350,532 gallons, which was 73 percent higher than the amount of consumption in the first six months of 2013 (202,288 gallons). In 2013, the first six months of CNG consumption for vehicle use was nearly double the amount of consumption in the first six months of 2012 (114,440 gallons). CNG consumption was 77 percent higher than during the same period the previous year.
The amount of compressed natural gas (CNG) consumed as vehicle fuel had been relatively stable from month to month during 2006 to mid-2011 with a bit of volatility thrown in in the summer and fall months. During August and September of 2011, CNG experienced a spike in consumption and then consumption skyrocketed in November and December. This increase in consumption was due to the drop in natural gas prices. Significantly lower natural gas prices continued into 2012, 2013, and 2014 and consumption continued to soar. See Henry Hub data for spot price information.
In 2013, annual CNG consumption for vehicle use was 451,999 gallons, which was 70 percent higher than consumption in 2011. In 2012, annual CNG consumption for vehicle use was 267,475 gallons, which more than tripled consumption in 2011. In 2011, annual CNG consumption for vehicle use was 85,611 gallons, which was 87 percent higher than consumption in 2010. In 2010, annual CNG consumption for vehicle use was 45,891 gallons, which was 10 percent lower than consumption in 2009. CNG consumption in 2009 was three percent higher than consumption in 2008. CNG consumption in 2008 was eight percent higher than consumption in 2007. CNG consumption in 2007 was 21 percent lower than consumption in 2006.
The number of vehicles consuming compressed natural gas can be found in the report The Number of Registered Vehicles in Nebraska by the Fuel Consumed.
