Gasoline stockpiles in the Midwest have fallen to an all-time low, raising the threat of persistently high pump prices in the region just days away from a handful of crucial Senate elections.
Gasoline prices in the Great Plains are not matching the 4-15cts/gal increases in US Coastal and Great Lakes markets today. Imminent restart of Sinclair’s 160,000 b/d El Dorado, KS refinery (from turnaround) is the likely factor pushing gas prices in OK/KS down 3-6cts/gal today.
GASOLINE DRIVES MORE THAN HALF OF U.S. INFLATION SURGE
Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September, while fuel oil, including diesel, surged 15.3%.
Energy costs drove more than half of the monthly CPI increase, pushing annual inflation to 3.7%.
Elevated October fuel prices signal continued inflation pressure ahead of the November 3 midterms.
Gasoline grabs headlines, but diesel — the fuel of commerce — is experiencing bigger price gains and building up vulnerabilities for the US economy, @liamdenning says (via @opinion)
Gasoline stands to extend gains as tightness in global fuel markets spreads, according to Goldman, which shifted a trading call to the popular motor fuel and away from diesel