Economy

Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall

Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

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NY Times
April 20, 2026· 1 min read
Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall

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Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

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Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall

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