# Complexity Clouds the Market as Gas Prices Decrease

Published 2022-08-12 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Energy on MarketScale
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> Key Insights Hurricane Harvey knocked out 20% of US oil production. Gas prices have fallen below $4 a gallon. The complex oil market is full of variables, making it volatile. After months of rising gas prices, the US average price for a gallon fell below $4. Two significant factors are contributing to the decrease. First,…

## Key Insights

- Hurricane Harvey knocked out 20% of US oil production.
- Gas prices have fallen below $4 a gallon.
- The complex oil market is full of variables, making it volatile.

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