TL;DR Rule of thumb: every $1 per barrel move in crude is about 2.4¢ per gallon at the pump (EIA). So a $5/bbl swing is roughly 12¢/gal, which is about $4.80 on a 40-gallon month for a commuter. Wholesale adjusts in days, retail often in 1–3 weeks due to delivery timing and margins. Crude is […]
