Why does the price of gas go up and down?

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Why is gas one price today and a different price tomorrow? That’s what listener Elijah in Ohio wants to know, and Ryan and Bridget are determined to find out. Their search for answers unexpectedly turns into a much bigger adventure when Ryan’s car suddenly comes to life and takes them on a wild road trip. Turns out, gas prices are not only decided by supply and demand like most things. They’re shaped by everything from local competition at gas stations to refinery costs, extreme weather, and global events that are happening thousands of miles away.

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