Why do gasoline prices react to things that have not happened?

William Emmons and Christopher Neely

The Regional Economist, 2007, issue Jul, 10-11

Abstract: Some people complain they are being gouged at the pump, but raising prices now in anticipation of what might happen helps ensure an adequate gas supply.

Keywords: Gasoline; Petroleum industry and trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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