People tend to buy more of a product when it is on sale. It is true with clothing, food, electronics, and even gasoline and oil. That’s why so many people feel that the drop in the price of gas and oil could actually be a good thing for the industry in the end. Drivers are buying more gas now that the prices are lower, and there have actually even been more truck sales in the past several months as the gas prices have been dropping.
The current prices show that there is more supply than demand, even though that demand is starting to go up. Because of the increase in supply and the drop in prices, people are buying more gas. Experts feel that even more people will start to buy vehicles that are not quite as fuel efficient, because they see these lower gas prices. This is happening across the United States, but many feel that it will spread to other countries as well since the low oil prices are worldwide.
Consider the fact that there will be more of these vehicles on the market in the next year. Since these are not as efficient with gas, it means that the demand for gas will have to go up. These larger vehicles need to fill up at the pump more often. Even with the lower prices, this could be good news for the oil and gas companies. They will be selling more of their product, which can help them to recover some of the money that they’ve lost.
Will the Prices Go Back Up?
Of course, everyone knows that this is not a cure for the low oil prices, and it’s an uncertain bandage at best. However, there is one thing that’s certain about the price of gas. It will not stay low forever. The market will eventually right itself, and the prices will go back up. It’s anyone’s guess right now as to exactly when that will happen, but some areas are already seeing a bump in the price of gas. This is a seasonal increase, but it is a slight indicator that the price could start heading up again soon. One of the big factors is OPEC and what they will do when it comes to production. If they were to lower their output, it would lower the supply, and then the prices will start to return to normal.
About Oil Works Inc.
Oil Works, Inc. is a complete drilling rig equipment manufacturer and service provider based in the Permian Basin for over 20 years. OWI’s product and service offerings include Masts, Substructures, Drawworks Rigs, Mud Systems, Rig Walking Systems, Power Generation, Control Systems, Iron Roughneck Maintenance, Quincy Air Compressors. We are a complete Drilling Equipment Manufacturer and build to API and ISO standards. OWI is also proud to offer 24/7 Service and Support.
