Inflation-adjusted per capita U.S. energy expenditures increased by 25% in 2021 from 2020 to $3,967 per capita, on par with 2019 per capita expenditures. Inflation-adjusted per capita expenditures increased in every state in 2021. Per capita expenditures in Connecticut rose the least , and they rose the most in Louisiana . in 2021, an increase from 4.8% in 2020. Despite this increase, energy expenditures in 2021 were the third lowest in our data series, which dates back to 1970.
Motor gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel accounted for $757 billion of end-use energy expenditures in 2021, a 44% increase from 2020. Petroleum products made up the largest share of 2021 U.S. energy expenditures.Electricity accounted for $419 billion of end-use energy expenditures in 2021, a 3% increase from 2020. Theestimate we publish includes the amount of money spent on electricity by end-use customers, such as businesses and homes.