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Multiple factors contribute to uncertainty in the oil market.

The primary reason for the decline is the recent lower cost for oil.

Fifteen states saw 82 percent of EV registrations in 2021.

The increase in remote and hybrid workers is likely to impact in-store traffic permanently.

Multiple factors prompt gas prices to fall 31 cents over the last month.

According to Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, what happens next is up to the consumer.

Less wait times lead to less chances for engagement, according to VideoMining.

The national average for a gallon of gas fell to $3.90 as hurricane season nears.

Drivers are playing a wait-and-see game before returning to previous habits.

Retailers need to have the tools to react to price-sensitive shoppers, according to IRI.

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Fleet companies are investing in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Today's national average of $4.05 is 67 cents less than a month ago.

Indicators including employment, retail sales and income have seen slower growth, but none have contracted.

The price of gas has now fallen every day since hitting a record $5.01 on June 14.

Higher gas prices are also affecting the core tobacco consumer, according to a recent Goldman Sachs survey.

Consumers are prioritizing essentials such as food, energy and back-to-school products.

Lower crude prices also contribute to the falling national average.

The new national average of $4.67 is 32 cents less than one month ago.

Consumers remain financially healthy now and payroll growth is sturdy, according to the association.

The average weekly sales per store for all nonfuel products in Q1 was on par with the same period in 2021 when gas prices were much lower.

Rounding out the top five are Hy-Vee, Parker's, Rutter's and Maverik.

Drivers may fill up more as the summer driving season gets in full swing.

Fears of recession lead to lower prices for crude oil.