American drivers are guzzling less gas as they work from home, in a potential shift for global oil: 'The heyday of gasoline is over'

• American drivers are burning less gas than before the pandemic, signaling a potential shift for the oil market.
• The EIA said Tuesday it expects US gas consumption to continue to drop this year and next.
• More efficient cars, sales of electric vehicles, and work-from-home are the key factors.

American drivers are burning less gas compared with before the pandemic, a drop in demand that's set to continue and could change the character of the global oil market.