Saturday, December 27, 2014

Why are Gas Prices Down?

Here are here are two economics explanations for the decrease in gas this year.  Reason #1 is that US consumption has declined every year since 2007 2) usage always declines in the fall 3) the Middle East is perceived as more stable 4) OPEC is unwilling to reign in production even with plunging world needs 

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  1. This is an insightful take on why gas prices are down right now. The explanation around lower crude oil demand, increased domestic production, and easing supply chain pressures really helps clarify what many consumers are noticing at the pump. I also think seasonal driving patterns and government fuel policies play a bigger role than people realize. While reading this, I was researching unrelated academic work and came across a useful resource like cover page template for assignment, which reminded me how diverse online research can be. Overall, this post does a great job of breaking down a complex economic issue into simple, easy-to-understand points. Looking forward to more updates on fuel trends.

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