FX.co ★ Gasoline Declines to Early-April Lows

U.S. gasoline futures have dipped below $2 per gallon, reaching their lowest levels since early April, as a result of abundant supply and decreasing demand impacting the market. This price reduction is driven by predictions of lessened U.S. fuel consumption following Labor Day, marking the end of the summer driving season. These trends are further influenced by worries about a global oversupply, following the International Energy Agency's projection that supply will exceed demand in upcoming quarters, and OPEC+'s decision to reinstate suspended production. Currently, gasoline inventories, which had experienced temporary tightening due to pre-holiday demand spikes, have stabilized. Meanwhile, robust refinery utilization is maintaining consistent fuel availability. As demand cools after its August peak and additional crude production is expected from OPEC+, the supply-demand dynamics have shifted significantly, suggesting lower pump prices in the future.