Elevated crude oil prices near $84–87 per barrel, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions including Iran-related disruptions to Strait of Hormuz flows, have anchored U.S. retail gasoline averages at $4.10–$4.22 per gallon as of late August 2026. This level reflects persistent supply constraints and higher crack spreads despite record domestic production and rebuilding inventories. Seasonal summer demand has supported prices, while EIA forecasts anticipate modest Q3 declines toward $3.80 as margins normalize. Key near-term factors for September resolution include weekly EIA inventory reports, potential weather-driven demand shifts, and any renewed diplomatic signals on energy exports. Trader consensus on hitting specific thresholds will hinge on whether oil stabilizes below $80 or faces further volatility before month-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated↑ $4.50
50%
↑ $4.40
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↑ $4.30
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↑ $4.20
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↓ $4.00
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↓ $3.90
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↓ $3.70
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↓ $3.50
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$0.00 Vol.
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↑ $4.40
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↑ $4.30
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↑ $4.20
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↓ $3.90
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Only the first two decimal digits of the reported price will be considered (e.g., if the price is reported as $3.257, this market will use $3.25 as the price).
The resolution source for this market will be information from the American Automobile Association (AAA), presently found here: https://gasprices.aaa.com/. Specifically, the cell under "Regular" and for the row "Current Avg".
Market Opened: Aug 26, 2026, 5:47 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://gasprices.aaa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Only the first two decimal digits of the reported price will be considered (e.g., if the price is reported as $3.257, this market will use $3.25 as the price).
The resolution source for this market will be information from the American Automobile Association (AAA), presently found here: https://gasprices.aaa.com/. Specifically, the cell under "Regular" and for the row "Current Avg".
Resolution Source
https://gasprices.aaa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Elevated crude oil prices near $84–87 per barrel, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions including Iran-related disruptions to Strait of Hormuz flows, have anchored U.S. retail gasoline averages at $4.10–$4.22 per gallon as of late August 2026. This level reflects persistent supply constraints and higher crack spreads despite record domestic production and rebuilding inventories. Seasonal summer demand has supported prices, while EIA forecasts anticipate modest Q3 declines toward $3.80 as margins normalize. Key near-term factors for September resolution include weekly EIA inventory reports, potential weather-driven demand shifts, and any renewed diplomatic signals on energy exports. Trader consensus on hitting specific thresholds will hinge on whether oil stabilizes below $80 or faces further volatility before month-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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