Why Gas Prices Jump Before Holidays — and Why They Don’t Always Fall After

为何节假日前油价飙升——以及为何节后未必回落

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Gas prices often rise in summer months — not because oil companies ‘choose’ to hike them, but because drivers travel more and refineries switch to pricier summer-blend fuel.
Crude oil prices shift with global events: a conflict overseas, pipeline repairs, or sudden demand from growing economies all move the needle quickly.

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