Report Says Gas Prices Could Drop Up to 50 Cents Per Gallon by Thanksgiving
PORTLAND, ME - Wright Express (WEX) has released the latest edition of its fuel prices index. The company said analysts are predicting a substantial drop in gasoline prices in the near future but not for diesel.
Wright Express' fuel prices index, which shows price trends for the last two years.
PORTLAND, ME – Wright Express (WEX) has released the latest edition of its fuel prices index, noting that retail gasoline prices surged in August to an average of $3.83, which is the highest level since the end of April.
The price of gasoline increased 30 cents between the beginning and end of August. WEX cited the same reasons for the rise in prices as others have recently, including several refinery issues and Hurricane Isaac, along with the use of summer spec gasoline during the driving season.
For fleet managers concerned about how far prices will really drop, WEX said the drop could be substantial. The switch to the less-expensive type of is set for Sept. 15, WEX stated. The company said some analysts are forecasting a major drop in prices, up to 50 cents per gallon, by Thanksgiving (barring unforeseen supply disruptions).
Diesel prices are back above $4.00 per gallon, on the other hand, and WEX stated that industry analysts expect prices to go even higher in the near future due to supply constraints.
The chart below shows gasoline and diesel price trends.
Wright Express' fuel prices index, which shows price trends for the last two years.
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