Keep in mind that the price you pay at the pump is a function of futures' contracts. Months ago investors bid on the oil that is going to be available this week. They bid it high or they bid it low. It's speculation on their part based on factors they believe will limit or expand supply. In the end, it's all a function of supply and demand.


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