Futures Market, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Year-on-Year Fuel Disinflation Likely to Reach Epic Proportions
Thanks to irrational exuberance on the part of oil speculators in the spring of 2022, comparisons for key fuels in...
Oil Market Basics, Retail Market
Pricing 101: Demystifying Retail Fuel Prices and Players
The retail portion of the fuel chain is the most visible to the general public and likely the most complex...
Gas & Diesel, Jet fuel, Retail Market
10 Predictions for 2023: A Look at an Oil-Soaked 2023 Crystal Ball
The following is an excerpt from Americas: Oil Market Outlook 2023. 1 U.S. gasoline prices will again command the consumer...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Analysis: Gasoline Deflation at Hand as Volatile 2023 Looms
The US national average for gasoline as measured by OPIS on Dec. 12, 2022, represented deflation of 2.02% versus the...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Summer Gasoline Demand Struggled But Still Profitable
Now that the summer driving season has come to an end, the scorecard from OPIS shows what was a very...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market, Spot Market
Beyond Mid-May Motor Fuel Madness: Will Gasoline Supply Scrambles Persist?
The First Driver of the 2021 Motor Fuel Panic In mid-April, a special report by Oil Price Information Service (OPIS)...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market, Spot Market
Hurricane Laura Aftermath; Pandemic-inspired Demand Reductions
*Editor’s Note: Hurricane Sally is expected to make landfall late tonight or Wednesday along the Mississippi-Alabama coast. As of 2...
C-stores, Retail Market
COVID-19 Drives C-Store Industry Changes: 7 Trends for 2020
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) drove major changes for the convenience store industry.
Gas & Diesel, Mexico, Retail Market
A Decade of Change for Mexico’s Gasoline and Diesel Markets
Mexico has been the setting for one of the biggest energy stories of the past decade.
C-stores, Retail Market
10 Convenience Store Industry Trends to Watch in 2020
What trends could take your convenience store and gas station profitability to the next level in 2020?
Mexico, Rack Market, Retail Market
Understanding Retail Gasoline Markets in Mexico
The retail gasoline market in Mexico has been undergoing a transformation since the passage of energy reforms in 2013 that...
C-stores, Retail Market
7 Irresistible Pitches to Build Loyalty at Your Gas Station & C-Store
If you’ve set up a loyalty club program at your gas station or c-store and email your customers promotions, you...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Summer Driving Season: Is Gasoline Demand Rising or Falling?
Now that summer 2019 driving season is in full swing, gasoline demand moves into focus.
Carbon, Gas & Diesel, Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
The California Gasoline Price Rally: What Happened, What’s Next
March and April 2019 were challenging months for California gasoline prices, with retail prices cresting $4/gal. OPIS’ Lisa Street and...
Crude oil, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Spring 2019 Oil, Gasoline & Diesel Price Trends: Video
May began with a bit of a thud in oil prices. What’s coming next?
Gas & Diesel, Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Behind the California Retail Gas Price Spike: The Price Influence Chain in Action
Average retail gas prices in California have skyrocketed this spring, underscoring how the spot fuel market closely impacts prices at...
C-stores, Retail Market
7 Trends Shaping Gas Station Profitability in 2019
Gas station owners operate in a highly competitive environment, where profits fluctuate wildly. It’s important to stay on top of...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Retail Gasoline Profits Set Records in January 2019
January can be a cruel month for gasoline retailers. It inevitably brings the lowest demand of the year but often higher...
Crude oil, Futures Market, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Oil Prices in 2019: A Quick Video Preview
The year 2019 is already in progress, with headlines dropping daily that rattle the geopolitical chain and stand to keep...
C-stores, Retail Market
Retail Fuel Industry Gift Guide: Top Products from 2018 Trade Shows
What do diesel conditioning systems, cold brew coffee and EV chargers have in common? They were all among the hottest...
Crude oil, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Video: Why Are Retail Gas Prices Lower and How Long Will It Last?
OPIS noted prices at retail gas stations this autumn below $2/gal. It wasn’t a common price tag, but overall there...
Gas & Diesel, Rack Market, Retail Market
Gasoline Retailers Find the Big Inning with Price Margins
Baseball teams like the New York Yankees are often criticized because they depend on the “Big Inning” to juice up...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Retail Gasoline Market Snapshot Q3 2018
The third quarter of 2018 showed improvement in retail gasoline price margin performance compared to a year ago. Here are...
Crude oil, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Video: Wrapping Up Summer Oil and Gasoline Prices
Summer 2018 started out with the promise of oil volatility and a rocky ride at retail gas pumps. But, did it...
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Video: Analysis of July’s Oil Price Drop
July 2018 has so far witnessed a steep drop in oil prices.
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Oil Price Rally Hits a Snag: Two Factors to Watch
The two-week-long run up in bulk U.S. gasoline prices in summer 2018 hit a mid-July roadblock when oil prices...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Retail Gasoline & Diesel Prices See Difficult Spring Profit Margins
Gas station operators, distributors and retailers were likely glad to see spring 2018 fade into the past.
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Intro to Fuel Pricing: OPIS Crash Course Podcast
The world runs on fuel. From upstream resources, like crude oil and natural gas, to refined products, like gasoline or...
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Oil Price Analysis: Mid-Year 2018 Update
A steady diet of curveballs may be the best way to describe the first half of 2018 for oil and...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Retail Fuel Station Acquisitions Still Red-Hot: Thorntons for Sale?
Mergers & acquisitions have changed the face of the modern retail fuel marketplace. It’s a trend that appears here to...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Gasoline Price Forecast Summer 2018
Baby, you can drive my car – if you’ve got $2.75-$3 per gallon this summer.
Mexico, Rack Market, Retail Market
Mexican Fuel Market Liberalization Timeline 2018
In the space of just four years, Mexico’ energy markets – from wellhead to service station – have opened to...
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Significant Gasoline Price Inflation Likely In March Madness
We’ve used the “March Madness” sobriquet before, but not necessarily in recent cheap fuel years. Get ready for gasoline prices...
C-stores, Retail Market
5 Essential Tips for Petroleum Marketers in 2018
The year 2018 is shaping up to be one of dynamic growth for U.S. petroleum marketers and also holds some...
C-stores, Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
Top 10 Downstream Oil Industry Stories of 2017
The past year brimmed with breaking news and analysis in the downstream oil industry.
Rack Market, Retail Market, Spot Market
5 Hits & A Miss from the OPIS 2017 Oil Market Outlook
The end of the year is drawing near. We thought we’d take a break from last-minute online holiday shopping for...
Mexico, Rack Market, Retail Market
Tips on Branded and Unbranded Fuel in Mexico
Epic changes since the passage of energy reforms in 2013 have opened up opportunities for U.S. branded and unbranded fuel...
Crude oil, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market, Spot Market
A Tale of 2 Seasons: Factors That Shape Fuel Prices During Hurricanes
No two storms are created equal. The unique landfall of every storm is one of the most important factors and critical...
Renewables, Retail Market
RFA: 2018 RFS Rule Can’t Head Back to the Future
Do you remember the scene towards the end of “Back to the Future,” where Doc Brown is refueling the time-traveling...
Electric Vehicles, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Post-Petroleum World Hinges on China Electric Car Market
The Netherlands is the latest country to set a date for the demise of the internal combustion engine, joining France,...
Crude oil, Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
2017 Year-End Oil Market Trends to Watch
Don’t expect the last 70 days in the 2017 petroleum markets to match the drama witnessed summer into fall. Storm...
Gas & Diesel, Retail Market
Why Top Tier Gasoline is More Than Just Hype
Top Tier gasoline, containing detergent additives aimed at reducing gunk in your engine, has often been dismissed as hype on...