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Average gasoline prices in US up 13% in 2017 from 2016, but lower than in 2015

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US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.41 per gallon in 2017, 27 cents/gal (13%) higher than in 2016, but two cents/gal less than in 2015, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Higher crude oil prices in 2017 contributed to higher gasoline prices. gal at some point in the year.

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US average retail gasoline prices ended 2017 lower than they started

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US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.72 per gallon (gal) in 2018, 30 cents/gal (13%) higher than in 2017 and 57 cents/gal higher than in 2016. In 5 of the 10 cities for which EIA collects weekly retail price data, gasoline prices exceeded $3.00/gal Gulf Coast (Houston). gal at least once in 2018.

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Opinion: The Shale Delusion: Why The Party’s Over For US Tight Oil

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Despite brash statements by US producers and misleading analysis by Raymond James, low oil prices are killing tight oil companies. Reports this week from IEA and EIA paint a bleak picture for oil prices as the world production surplus continues. Clearly for now, the party is over for tight oil.

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Not So Prolific: US Shale Faces A Reality Check

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The collapse of oil prices has forced the US shale industry to slash production costs. Even if production is to continue to rise, it will require steadily higher crude oil prices. by James Stafford of Oilprice.com. This is a process known as “high-grading.”

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