# Oil Vs Gas: Why Don't The Prices Rise At The Same Rate?

> When the cost of oil goes up, immediate reactions among drivers in the U. S. vary from annoyed head shaking to full-blown panic mode, as people rush to the pumps before the price goes up.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2127547/why-oil-prices-rising-faster-than-gas/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69be3e4fb8c045fe9ed179e9)
- **Published:** 2026-03-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #goes #prices #rate #rise #same #among #annoyed #before
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