Chart 1. Share of total transportation expenditures of transportation subcomponents, Consumer Expenditure
Survey, 2003–07
Share
(percent)
Share
(percent)
60
2003
2004
2005
2006
60
2007
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
Vehicle purchases
(net outlay)
Other vehicle
purchases
Gasoline and motor oil
0
Public transportation
1987, 1997, and 2007
Share
(percent)
Share
(percent)
70
70
1987
60
1997
2007
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
Shelter
Utilities, fuels, and
public services
Household
operations
4
Housekeeping
supplies
Household furnishings
and equipment
0