Oil demand is falling, and crude prices are down. But here's why gasoline, diesel are still costly
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"Oil demand is falling, and crude prices are down. But here's why gasoline, diesel are still costly" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include The Economic Times and Fortune. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (2)
- US-Iran war: Oil flow through Hormuz rises after ceasefire, but fresh strikes spark fears, IEA says The Economic Times · 45d ago
- Trump’s time is running out to avoid a nightmare Strait of Hormuz scenario Fortune · 45d ago
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