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US Gasoline Pump Prices Rising Near to Seasonal Highs

OIL PRODUCTS

Pump prices in the US are approaching the highest seasonal level in data back to 2008 with regular gasoline now at an average of $3.854/gal according to AAA. The impact of rising gasoline prices on inflation are a concern for the US and a potential extension to the Fed rate tightening cycle.

  • Gasoline markets have been boosted by low inventories and hot weather disruption to refinery operations during a summer driving season which has seen below normal demand in the last couple of months.
  • Markets will begin to transition to winter-grade fuels in a few weeks that are typically cheaper to make although the Atlantic hurricane season could add near term upside risks.


Source: Bloomberg

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