Why Is Gas So Cheap?

Gas prices plummeted in recent weeks because of oil price feuds between Saudi Arabia and Russia, and looming recession fears sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Arabia slashed crude oil prices and increased production, which has sent U.S. oil down 63 percent since March 9.

Why cheap gas is bad for the economy?

A drop in gas prices hurts the economy. Apart from the loss of jobs in the oil market, transportation businesses (like trucking and travel) are affected. There are also often regional economic disruptions when gas prices drop, as some companies consider oil and gas prices to be an indicator of a strong economy.

Why is gasoline so affordable in the US?

The price at a petrol—or gasoline, in America—pump varies from country to country for many reasons: domestic oil production, national refinery capacity, subsidies, taxes, and so on. The US continues to spend billions in subsidies for oil exploration, which helps keep fuel costs artificially low.