Whats Driving the Divergence Between Oil and Gas Prices

Episode 88 of Energy Economics with Fexingo digs into a puzzle that's playing out right now: West Texas Intermediate crude has dropped to around sixty-eight dollars a barrel, down more than four percent in the past five days, even as Brent slipped to near seventy-one. Yet regular gasoline at the pump has barely budged, averaging three eighty-three a gallon. Lucas and Luna explore the structural reasons behind this disconnect, from refinery margins and inventory dynamics to the impact of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and the broader geopolitical landscape. They also examine how the energy transition is reshaping demand forecasts, with clean energy stocks like First Solar down nearly seven percent on the week. If you've wondered why the oil price decline isn't showing up at the pump, this episode explains the mechanics of the global oil market, refining economics, and the sticky reality of gasoline pricing. Specific data points and recent headlines anchor the conversation, making complex energy economics accessible. #OilPrices #GasPrices #RefineryMargins #WTI #CrudeOil #Brent #EnergyEconomics #Geopolitics #RussiaUkraine #CleanEnergy #FirstSolar #Inflation #SupplyChain #Gasoline #EnergyTransition #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo