Figure 1. Return on Investment in U.S. Refining/Marketing and Other Lines of Business for FRS Companies, 1988-2001

This figure indicates that the return on investment for U.S. refining/marketing operations of the FRS companies was generally lower than the return on investment for all other lines of business until the late 1990's. Please call the National Energy Information Center at (202) 586-8800 for additional information.

Note: Return on investment (ROI) = net income (excluding unallocated items) as a percent of net property, plant, and equipment and investments and advances.
Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-28 (Financial Reporting System).

Last Updated on May 16, 2003.
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By Financial Analysis Team, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Energy Information Administration
Email: jon.rasmussen@eia.doe.gov