Fueling Energy Solutions

January “Fueling Intelligence: Retail Gasoline Prices, 2025 Petroleum Market Recap, Early 2026 Market Action, Venezuela and Oil Exports, OPEC+ Production Targets, and 2026 Retail Forecast”

Author: Ryan Sladic   Date:

January Market Update Retail Gasoline Prices Decline for Third Consecutive Year In 2025 U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged $3.10 per gallon in 2025, down $0.21 from 2024, marking the third straight year of declines. The drop was primarily driven by lower crude oil prices caused by oversupply concerns and a weaker global economy early in […]

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December “Fueling Intelligence: U.S. Seized Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker, PA and OH Retail Prices, 2025 Year-End Travel, Continuing Federal Rate Cut, Cold Weather Consumes NE U.S., and Updated EIA STEO”

Author: Ryan Sladic   Date:

December Market Update U.S. Seized Sanctioned Venezuelan Tanker The U.S. recently seized a Venezuelan oil tanker suspected of smuggling sanctioned crude, marking a significant escalation in enforcement against shadow fleets. This move disrupts Venezuela’s ability to export oil and signals that the Administration is willing to take direct action beyond financial sanctions, raising the stakes […]

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November “Fueling Intelligence: Heating Degree Days, Flight Cancellations, Inventory Levels, Gas Prices, Global Oil Demand, and the EIA Short Term Energy Outlook”

Author: Ryan Sladic   Date:

November Market Update Heating Degree Day Projection Winter 2025-2026 EIA anticipates winter temperatures—and therefore residential energy use—similar to last year. Retail electricity prices are higher nationwide compared to last winter, while natural gas prices remain roughly the same, and propane and heating oil prices are lower. Fuel inventories are a key focus ahead of winter […]

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October “Fueling Intelligence: OPEC+ Output, Middle East Peace Deal, Distillate Inventory Forecast, Trump’s Tariff, and Energy Update”

Author: Ryan Brook   Date:

 October Market Update Summary Harvest Season Kicks Off with Strong Yields & Accelerated Pace Across the Region Harvest is progressing ahead of the five-year average across much of the Midwest. National corn production is forecast at 16.8 billion bushels from a record 98.7 million acres, with yields averaging 186.7 bu/acre. Soybeans are projected at 4.30 billion bushels, with […]

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September “Fueling Intelligence: OPEC+ Increase, Refinery Operations, Federal Reserve, US Inventory Update, and Energy Outlook”

Author: Ryan Brook   Date:

 September Market Update Summary OPEC+ plan to increase output 137,000 b/d in Oct continues BEARISH trend for Dated Brent OPEC+ announced Sept. 7 a 137,000 b/d increase in output for October. Which is in addition to the previously announced 2.2 million b/d of OPEC+ voluntary cuts. This move is BEARISH for oil prices. In its announcement, […]

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August “Fueling Intelligence: Market Outlook, OPEC+ Update, Inventory, and Refinery Operations”

Author: Ryan Brook   Date:

 August Market Update Summary Current Market Outlook The global petroleum market is facing a delicate balance between geopolitical tensions and supply dynamics. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, Brent crude oil prices are forecast to average $69 per barrel in 2025, a modest increase driven by heightened geopolitical risks—particularly surrounding Iran’s […]

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July “Fueling Intelligence: Current Market, Tariff Update, and Global Conflicts”

Author: Ryan Brook   Date:

 July Market Update Summary Current Market Review The market, ahead of peak summer supply and demand, is working to find a balance for projected demand. Both gasoline and diesel demand are down – gasoline down 1% year-over-year through June with decreased recreational travel, and diesel falling 115,000 barrels/day in March, with demand expected to fall through […]

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April “Fueling Intelligence: a Bearish Market, the Executive Order, and Indicators to Watch”

Author: Ryan Brook   Date:

 April Market Update Summary • Current Market• Tariffs and Volatility• Implications• Indicators Current Market Review Crude oil prices are a big factor here. Recent tariffs and retaliatory measures by the US and China are expected to slow global economic growth and reduce oil demand growth. This could lead to lower crude oil prices, which in turn […]

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