Cumulative Gasoline Price Pass-through

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• The rate at which prices are passed through from wholesale to retail varies regionally, for a number of reasons, not all of which we fully understand. For example, for whatever reason, changes in wholesale prices show up relatively quickly at retail in the Midwest.

• However, it’s important to note that this process still takes a total of 7 weeks, and that the lag is fairly consistent in both directions – rising and falling.