Champaign Voices
Oil Prices Swing on Headlines Alone; Gas Station Signs Have Panic Attacks
Published: May 17, 2026
Crude markets jerked on geopolitical rumors and inventory reports, and pump prices followed with the emotional stability of a soap opera. What do you think?
“I fill up at $0.03 cheaper like I won something.”
“Just tell me the number before I leave the house.”
“The sign changes faster than my opinions.”