I remember that at the beginning of the year, everyone was still saying that oil prices might be stable, but the show has just begun. So far, oil prices have adjusted seven times, four of which have risen.
What's even more worrying is that next Tuesday, April 16, at 24 o'clock in the evening, oil prices will usher in another sharp adjustment. This may be the sharpest price increase of the year.
Since the beginning of 2024, the adjustment of oil prices has not stopped. Since the beginning of the year, oil prices have undergone seven adjustments, which can be described as frequent and overwhelming.
In particular, price increases are no longer a matter of once or twice, but have become the norm. Let's sort out what oil prices have experienced this year.
At the beginning, there was a glimmer of hope for oil prices, after all, the new year always carries new expectations. But that hope was soon shattered by a series of price increases.
This past week, oil prices rose for the fourth time this year. After this rise, the cumulative increase in oil prices has been close to 200 yuan per ton, far exceeding the range of ordinary adjustments.
What is even more interesting is the upcoming adjustment. The adjustment coming next Tuesday is not just the fifth of the year, but probably the biggest.
Judging from the data currently available, the adjustment of oil prices will be greater than 185 yuan per ton, which has greatly exceeded the ordinary adjustment standard.
Why is there such a change? In the last 10 working days, the rate of change in crude oil has reached 4.02%. Although this percentage may not seem large, the impact on oil prices is huge.
Normally, a 50 yuan per liter increase in oil prices is already a large increase, but this time, it is expected to increase by 0.14 yuan to 0.17 yuan per liter.
Such an increase is undoubtedly a heavy burden for ordinary families. Think about it, if you need to drive to and from work every day, or need to use a car frequently, such a price increase will directly affect your daily expenses.
The rise in oil prices will also indirectly push up the prices of other goods, after all, the cost of transportation has risen, and merchants will naturally pass on this part of the cost to consumers.
With the continuous rise in oil prices, No. 98 gasoline has broken through the "10 yuan era" mark in some areas. For many car owners, this is no longer just a numbers game, but a real pressure.
Many car owners have begun to look for ways to cope with the rise in fuel prices, such as minimizing unnecessary driving or using public transportation instead of driving.
More broadly, the continued rise in oil prices also reflects tensions in global energy markets. Although the domestic price adjustment is mainly adjusted according to the international oil price, the general environment behind it and the international political and economic situation are also affecting every fluctuation of oil prices.
Policy changes in the world's major crude oil producers, geopolitical tensions, and even the speed of the global economic recovery have a direct impact on the supply and demand of crude oil, which in turn affects the cost of living for each of us.
Many experts and industry insiders are also closely watching this fluctuation. They tried to analyze the future direction of oil prices, and while this forecast is fraught with uncertainty, the consensus view is that if the global economy continues to recover, energy demand will remain strong, which could push oil prices higher, at least in the short term.
In this context, many households and businesses are beginning to think about how to adapt to this new energy price environment. Some families are starting to consider buying more fuel-efficient cars or switching to more public transportation. Companies are reducing operating costs by optimizing logistics routes and improving energy efficiency.
For ordinary consumers, the most direct experience is still at the moment at the gas station. Every time you refuel, you have the potential to feel the change in price. Especially after the continuous rise in oil prices, many car owners have begun to pay more attention to each adjustment of oil prices, trying to fill up before the price increase, as a way to avoid higher expenses.
On social media and various forums, the discussion about the rise in oil prices has also become extremely hot. Many netizens said that the rapid rise in oil prices caught people off guard, especially for those who need to drive frequently, which has undoubtedly increased their cost of living. Some netizens even began to share various fuel-saving tips, such as reasonably planning driving routes and reducing no-load travel time.
Against this backdrop, each adjustment in oil prices is not just a change in numbers, but also affects the economic situation and lifestyle choices of thousands of households. In the long run, this ongoing price pressure may prompt more people to switch to new energy vehicles and promote the transformation of the energy structure of society as a whole.
Over time, people's sensitivity to oil price fluctuations has also increased. There is also an increasing number of predictions and analyses of future oil price movements.
Although the future trend of oil prices is full of uncertainty, it is certain that every large fluctuation in oil prices will trigger widespread social concern and discussion, affecting the daily life of every ordinary person.