Gasoline RBOB Futures Steady as Pump Prices Reach Four Year Lows

Inventory Builds and Refinery Utilization

EIA data shows that while crude stocks have fallen, gasoline and distillate inventories rose last week due to robust refining activity. This surplus is flooding the domestic market, ensuring that even with minor crude spikes, gasoline prices remain depressed for the average consumer.

2026 Retail Outlook

The EIA projects regular gasoline will average near $3.00 per gallon this year. While regional prices on the West Coast remain higher due to environmental compliance, the broader US market is entering a period of energy cost stability that hasn't been seen since before the 2022 energy crisis.