There's Nothing Strange About The Huge Run-Up In Gas Prices

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		Home Tech Finance Markets Politics Strategy Entertainment Advertising Retail Sports Life Monday, March 4, 2013 There's Nothing Strange About The Huge Run-Up In Gas Prices The recent rally in U.S. gas prices has some economists worried that the consumer is taking a beating right now, especially considering the recent payroll tax hike. But Deutsche Bank's Carl Riccadonna believes that concerns about higher gas prices may be premature. "Gasoline prices are up roughly 16% since mid-December; however, the trend to date is not particularly unusual," write Riccadonna.  "Gas prices have a distinct seasonal pattern: Typically, they rise in the first half of the year, plateau during the peak summer driving season and retrace most of the earlier gains in the back half of the year." And that's exactly what appears to be going on now. "As last reported, the average retail price for regular grade gasoline was $3.78 per gallon. This compares to an average of $2.78 per gallon in 2010, $3.52 in 2011 and $3.62 in 2012. At face value, the $0.53 per gallon price increase from mid-December is troubling, but this is actually relatively consistent with the regular seasonal pattern." Indexed to 2012 gas prices, it looks like prices this year are just following the normal seasonal trajectory it always does. Here's the chart Riccadonna provides: Read » Also On Money Game Today: STOCKS HIT NEW BULL MARKET HIGHS AS APPLE PLUNGE CONTINUES: Here's What You Need To Know MORGAN STANLEY: The Gold Bull Market Isn't Over, And The Reasons To Own It Are 'Evolving' Advertisement CHART OF THE DAY: Rich People Really Love To Save Their Money CHART OF THE DAY: The Great Household Deleveraging May Finally Be Over CHART OF THE DAY: David Rosenberg's Recession Indicator Flipped Positive Today Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.jobhuntportal11@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the Money Game RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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