Gas Prices Stuck High Even If Oil Drops
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Part of composite article Oil Prices Surge 20% This Month as US-Iran Fighting Escalates, Pushing Gas Above $4 View full article →
Refining capacity is strained, and fuel markets have little buffer. This means gas prices will stay higher for longer, even if the cost of crude oil falls. Refineries cannot quickly boost production to meet demand, keeping prices elevated at the pump.