JOURNAL ARTICLE

Risk of $5 Gasoline 'Can No Longer Be Dismissed,' JPMorgan Says.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kubzansky, Will 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the potential rise of US gasoline prices to $5 a gallon due to refiners prioritizing jet-fuel production over gasoline amid constrained crude supplies. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. note that in Asia, refined product prices like jet fuel and diesel have surged faster than crude oil prices, signaling a shift where fuel prices may drive demand destruction more than crude prices. In the US, increased jet fuel yields have led to reduced gasoline production, contributing to higher gasoline prices and lower stockpiles just before the peak driving season. This dynamic suggests a refining and fuel supply crunch rather than a classic crude oil price spike. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193631108
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