MattEnth
Bear and short
AP through Yahoo - today: Get ready for the most expensive driving season in years
WSJ - this afternoon: Surging Fuel Demand Prompts Marathon Petroleum’s $23 Billion Deal
I'd love to understand these a bit more.
How exactly do rising gas prices impact Tesla?
A rudimentary analysis indicates that the average American spent $1400 on gasoline in 2016, and that consumption went down in 2017. Even if gas prices doubled, do you really think that an additional $1400 in annual spend is going to prompt the purchase of a $50k+ car?
I just don't think ordinary Americans are evaluating car purchases while at the gas pump.