"We’ve seen gas prices dropping more recently as well — you may have even noticed on your commute. That reflects the decline in energy prices, as well as the likely lower demand for driving now that the Fourth of July holiday is over. Don’t forget how many people were traveling over the long weekend, with many opting to drive."
https://investorplace.com/2022/07/why-are-gas-prices-dropping/
This is the original thread
And why I strongly disagree
The author and our buddy theking say OIL PRICE HAS NOTHING TO DO
I JUST LAUGH MY ASS OFF
IT ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT THE OIL PRICE

but not going to happen any time soon based on what I've seen recently from my travels. People are still pumping at a good rate:
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Only one thing will send gas prices back below $4 a gallon, analyst says
Despite West Texas intermediate crude oil futures dipping below $100 per barrel on Tuesday, serious gas price relief may be unlikely happen until motorists make adjustments by driving less.
"I think the only thing that's going to make a dent in gasoline or jet fuel prices is demand destruction," Vectis Energy Partners principal Tamar Essner said on Yahoo Finance Live after being asked when gas prices may drop below $4 a gallon (video above). "So we have to push higher until we get to that point."
Consumers are beginning to see some pressure taken off their wallets when making their stop at the local gas pump, with the average price of regular unleaded gasoline dropping for the third straight week last week, but prices remain exorbitant as drivers haven't pulled back aggressively on travel.
Here are the photos I took recently at the world's largest gas station chain during a trip and yep, still plenty of customers pumping