Retail gasoline prices fluctuate largely due to crude oil prices and supply and demand. Demand for oil is high with an ever-increasing demand in the United States and throughout the world, supply and production is limited and due to the ongoing debate on offshore drilling for new wells control of gasoline prices appear to be unattainable. (2)…
Below is the supply and demand curve that we review when observing gasoline prices going up in the field. Basically under normal conditions we see the equilibrium price being where supply intersects demand at EQ and EP. However, as we experience issues where manufacturers end up not supplying as much fuel as before we see supply shift to the left and this is seen in the supply graph S2. We also see equilibrium price move up because of this from EP to EP1. An example of such an incident occurred during the Katrina Hurricane back in August 2005. The hurricane damaged the 30 oil platforms and the closure of nine refineries. This reduction of oil production reduced the amount of supply of gasoline for the nation. Thus rising the price of gas nationwide.…
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Supply and Demand simulation from the student website. The idea is to identify two microeconomic and two macroeconomic principles present in the simulation and to explain why these principles are categorized as macro or microeconomic. The paper will also determine one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve from the simulation, as well as why these shifts happen. Their impact on the equilibrium price, on decision making, and on quantity will be also analyzed. Then, it will refer to ways in which concepts about supply and demand can be applied in a real life-situation or in the workplace. The paper will also refer to ways in which concepts of micro and macroeconomics help in understanding factors that influence movements in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity. Last, the paper will refer to how the price elasticity of demand has an impact on the consumer’s purchasing and on the pricing strategy of the company.…
The following article is regarding what is most important to everyone around us regarding the pricing for gasoline at the pumps. This is a topic that concerns most people on this planet, why are the prices for gasoline so high and is it regarding the greed of oil producing companies to continue to keep rising the gasoline prices as high as possible. We will discuss the many reasons why these fluctuating pricing keeps occurring within our world market. We will use the retail gasoline pricing between the years of 2000 to 2007 to research this report.…
Objective: Analyze the effect of changes in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity.…
The most significant factor in the production of gas is crude oil. The prices in gas fall and rise due to the cost of crude which is established by supply and demand on the global commodities market. During the recession in 2008 and 2009, the gas prices went down because of less demand. However, as the economy progresses, the demand is rising. In the meantime with conflict in the Middle East and North Africa, the supply is at risk. With both the rising demand and the risk of reduced supply, gas prices are increasing. Crude oil comprises of more than 65 % of what Americans pay at the pump. In addition, gas prices are impacted by costs of refining, distribution, government and marketing taxes (API, 2013). This information is especially important to those who…
The demand for oil may or may not decrease even when the price remains constant. The reasons why the demand may change are changes in income, changes in needs, changes in the number of consumers in the market, expectations of future price, and prices of substitute or compliments change…
• Relating to the simulation, explain how the price elasticity of demand affects a consumer’s purchasing and the firm’s pricing strategy.…
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Supply and Demand simulation from the student website. The idea is to identify two microeconomic and two macroeconomic principles present in the simulation and to explain why these principles are categorized as macro or microeconomic. The paper will also determine one shift of the supply curve and one shift of the demand curve from the simulation, as well as why these shifts happen. Their impact on the equilibrium price, on decision making, and on quantity will be also analyzed. Then, it will refer to ways in which concepts about supply and demand can be applied in a real life-situation or in the workplace. The paper will also refer to ways in which concepts of micro and macroeconomics help in understanding factors that influence movements in supply and demand on the equilibrium price and quantity. Last, the paper will refer to how the price elasticity of demand has an impact on the consumer’s purchasing and on the pricing strategy of the company. Macro and Microeconomic Principles…
In today’s economy many trends in consumption patterns can determine where the supply and demands are needed. In the article “East Bay Oil Exports Have Become Huge Business,” by Glantz (2012), it touches on the subject of trends and consumption of oil. Many people are aware; however forget that there is a whole lot of oil around us that can be used. This paper will discuss and address the utilities derived, the change that demand for the product or service of market and equilibrium prices, what has occurred to change the demand and supply of the oil, and is demand for oil product or service price elastic or inelastic.…
Everyday when we drive down the highway, we see changes in advertised prices. One gas station may advertise gasoline at $2.69 per gallon and the consumer goes three miles down the road where another gas station advertises gas at $2.35 per gallon. Consumers will then make an extra effort to travel to the gas station with the cheaper price.…
But in the news, you continue to hear of crude oil shortages. Big Oil Companies reported huge profits on high gasoline prices continuously for the past 4 months. The Big Five oil companies made $36 billion in profits in the second quarter of 2011. Consumers are now looking for alternative solutions in transportation because of the unsavory price fluctuation of gasoline prices while oil companies post major profits. Another factor affecting the price of gasoline is the price of the crude oil the raw material that the gas is produced from. On the marketplace many factors can affect the price of the crude oil and the gasoline that…
Joe’s price increase is too large and Joe has other competitors who do not raise their prices, then it is…
As the world population continues to increase in wealth and ability to purchase a car, the demand for gasoline will rise and the supply must keep up. The interface between the suppliers of gasoline and the consumer is the gas station with daily changing prices for a gallon of gasoline. The variance of prices will either drive consumers away or bring them in, especially during peak travel seasons like summer and winter. The technological advancements of fuel efficient vehicles are a major competitor against gasoline, and with the specific engines becoming more popular ever year, the dependency on gasoline might weaken over the next few decades. Still, as for the present time gas stations are a necessity and with the current drop in gas prices the opening of two gas stations should have a stable flow of consumers leading to some profits after initial start-up…
Critical Analysis overall should be provided by relating economic theory to real-life economic examples of the petroleum price in the case study.…