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Why do gasoline prices react to things that have not happened?


Abstract: Some people complain they are being gouged at the pump, but raising prices now in anticipation of what might happen helps ensure an adequate gas supply.

Keywords: Gasoline; Petroleum industry and trade;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2007

Issue: Jul

Pages: 10-11