TABLE 4-15 - Average Household Transportation Expenditures: 1995-2006
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TABLE 4-15 - Average Household Transportation Expenditures: 1995-2006
Current dollars
| Vehicle purchases | Gasoline and motor oil | Other vehicle expenses | Public transportation | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,693 | 1,293 | 1,979 | 396 | 6,361 |
| 1996 | 2,820 | 1,310 | 2,025 | 467 | 6,621 |
| 1997 | 2,732 | 1,330 | 2,206 | 421 | 6,689 |
| 1998 | 2,989 | 1,415 | 2,202 | 450 | 7,056 |
| 1999 | 3,320 | 1,349 | 2,262 | 407 | 7,337 |
| 2000 | 3,418 | 1,291 | 2,281 | 427 | 7,417 |
| 2001 | 3,561 | 1,328 | 2,317 | 393 | 7,600 |
| 2002 | 3,665 | 1,366 | 2,370 | 378 | 7,779 |
| 2003 | 3,732 | 1,333 | 2,331 | 385 | 7,781 |
| 2004 | 3,397 | 1,598 | 2,365 | 441 | 7,801 |
| 2005 | 3,544 | 2,013 | 2,339 | 448 | 8,344 |
| 2006 | 3,421 | 2,227 | 2,355 | 505 | 8,508 |
NOTES: Data are based on survey results and may not add to total because of independent rounding. Public transportation includes fares for mass transit, buses, trains, airlines, taxis, school buses, and boats for which a fee is charged.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, available at http://www.bls.gov/cex/ as of August 2008.