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SACRAMENTO – The Board of Equalization (BOE) on Thursday released California’s gasoline and diesel consumption figures for September and the third quarter of 2010.
California gasoline consumption increased 1.5 percent in September and increased 0.8 percent in the third quarter. Diesel consumption increased 0.2 percent in September compared to last year.
“Gas prices for the first nine months of 2010 have been reasonably stable, fluctuating less than 20 cents,” said Chairwoman Betty T. Yee. “The slight increase in gasoline use we’ve seen in the last couple of quarters is consistent with the mild economic growth we have been experiencing and a hopeful sign for the new year.”
Gasoline consumption increased 0.8 percent in the third quarter of 2010 when Californians consumed 3.80 billion gallons of gasoline compared to the 3.77 billion gallons of gasoline used in the third quarter 2009.
The average price of gasoline at the pump in California during the third quarter of 2010 was $3.14, a 3.0 percent increase over the third quarter 2009’s average price of $3.05 per gallon.
In September 2010, gasoline consumption increased 1.5 percent when Californians used 1.24 billion gallons of gasoline compared to 1.22 billion gallons consumed in September 2009.
The average price of gasoline at the pump in California in September 2010 was $3.06 per gallon, a 3.5 percent decrease compared to the gasoline price per gallon of $3.17 in September 2009.
Diesel consumption increased 2.3 percent in the third quarter of 2010 when Californians consumed 669 million gallons of diesel compared to 654 million gallons of diesel fuel consumed in the third quarter of 2009.
However, there was a 9.6 million gallon refund in July 2009 and a 19.3 million gallon credit in August 2009 which means the 2.3 percent quarterly gains would become a 2.0 percent quarterly loss without the credit/refund.
The average price of diesel fuel in California during the third quarter 2010 was $3.14, an 11.7 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2009 when the price per gallon of diesel fuel in California was $2.81.
Diesel sold in California during September 2010 totaled 245 million gallons compared to the September 2009 total of 244 million gallons, which is a 0.2 percent increase.
California diesel prices were $3.14 per gallon in September 2010, which is a 10.6 percent increase compared to September 2009’s average price of $2.84 per gallon of diesel.
The BOE is able to monitor gallons through tax receipts paid by fuel distributors. The figures reported monthly are net consumption that includes BOE audit assessments, refunds, amended and late tax returns, and State Controller’s Office refunds.
Figures for October 2010 are scheduled to be available at the end of January 2011. All monthly, quarterly, and annual figures can be viewed at: www.boe.ca.gov/sptaxprog/spftrpts.htm.
The five-member California State Board of Equalization is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects more than $48 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals, and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes.
For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit www.taxes.ca.gov.
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The assessment workshop will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 13, 8 a.m. a.m. to 1 p.m., in a computer classroom at Mendocino College, 1005 Parallel Drive, Lakeport.
The workshop is free, but reservations are required by Jan. 3; call the Lake County Winegrape Commission, 707-995-3421. Lunch will be provided to registered attendees.
Participants will use the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program’s online system to assess the sustainability of their vineyards and winery operations. Erica Lundquist, the Commission’s Sustainable Winegrowing Program coordinator, will assist attendees.
Participants who have previously completed workbook sections online will have an opportunity to access their scores.
“This workshop is for everyone, whether you are keeping your scores up-to-date, learning the online system, or using the Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook for the first time. We will also cover the new certification program, which is based on the workbook,” said Lundquist.
Lisa Francioni, program manager with the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, will present information about the certification program.
Ryan Leininger, a certified California Sustainable Winegrowing accredited auditor, will describe the certification process including costs, record-keeping, and techniques to help make the certification go smoothly for vineyard owners, growers, and operators.
Completing the workbook assessments will help winegrape growers prepare for the season ahead, says Lundquist. Individuals who have workbooks are instructed to bring them to the workshop. First-time participants will receive the second edition workbook.
Participants must have user IDs and passwords for access to the online system. Those who have previously obtained their personalized user IDs and passwords should make sure they have them when they attend the workshop.
Others planning to attend should obtain the user IDs and passwords prior to the meeting by contacting Francioni, phone 415-356-7545 or email
Winegrape growers interested in using the online system to conduct their assessments should attend this workshop, says Lundquist. The sustainability assessments will be done using the college’s computers.
Workbooks and update packets will be provided to individuals who are attending a workbook meeting for the first time. Individuals who have been to workshops on the Sustainable Winegrowing Program should bring their workbooks and packets with them. All attendees will need to bring their user IDs and passwords.
For more information about the workshop, call Lundquist at 707-245-8384.
For more information about the Lake County Winegrape Commission and its programs, visit the commission Web site at www.lakecountywinegrape.org.
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