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Gas prices should soon start slowly easing if ceasefire holds, analysts say
With oil prices plunging after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, gas prices at the pump might soon follow, at least for now.
TL;DR
- Oil prices dropped significantly after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
- Analysts predict gas prices may decrease by 10 to 20 cents per gallon over the next couple of weeks.
- This price relief depends on the ceasefire holding and assumes no renewed conflict with Iran.
- Seasonal factors, including the switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline and increased travel demand, are also pressuring prices.
- Refinery maintenance wrapping up can temporarily limit supply.
- Geopolitical risk in the Middle East will likely keep oil prices from returning to pre-conflict levels.
- If the ceasefire fails, gas prices are expected to spike again.