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US gas at the pump falls below $4 as Iran pressure eases

Published18 JUN 26 - 07:33 Reading time  minutes

“From the narrow perspective of gasoline retail prices, this is a ‘win,’ albeit only relative to the high prices that were created by this conflict in the first place. The hard work of creating a lasting peace deal is still ahead.” — Neil Crosby, Head of Research at Sparta Commodities

  • Expert: Neil Crosby (Head of Research, Sparta)
  • Publication: Bloomberg
  • Market Focus: Gasoline, Crude Oil
  • Geographies: US, Middle East

In a recent analysis for Bloomberg, Sparta’s Head of Research, Neil Crosby, cautions that US gasoline falling below $4 a gallon is a relative win rather than a recovery, with pre-war price levels not expected to return until next year. National regular unleaded averaged $3.999 on June 18 — the first time since March — down from a May peak above $4.50, as crude slid below $80 a barrel on improving Hormuz traffic and a sharper-than-expected slowdown in Chinese demand. US gasoline stockpiles remain at their lowest seasonal level in more than a decade, leaving supply vulnerable to any reversal in the ceasefire. Traders should watch the pace of inventory replenishment and progress on a lasting peace deal to gauge whether further price declines can hold.

[Read Neil Crosby’s full market commentary in Bloomberg]


About the Author
Neil is a senior oil market analyst specialising in crude oil, refined products, and biofuels, with particular depth in refining economics, fundamental strategy and price modelling. He has held analytical roles at OilX and JBC Energy, and his market intelligence is regularly cited by Reuters, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal.
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