# New Jersey gas prices this week

On Sep 21, 2026

Updated: September 16, 2026

Category: Economics

Tags: Econ Weekly, Oil and energy

HTML: /markets/economics/econ-weekly/new-jersey-gas-prices-this-week/

## Short Answer

**New Jersey gas prices will likely exceed $4.30 this week.** Prices reached **$4.42** on September 15, 2026, following a 15-cent week-over-week increase and crude oil surging above **$105** per barrel on September 16, 2026, a conviction priced at **99.0%** by the **market**.

## Key Claims (September 2026)

**- - New Jersey gas prices likely exceed $4.40, given the $4.42 September 15 price.** - Global energy **market** stress and crude oil above **$105**/barrel support higher prices.
- Saudi East-West pipeline outage creates a major supply shock, intensifying volatility.

## Market Behavior & Drivers

Escalating geopolitical tensions are pushing crude oil above **$105** per barrel, driving New Jersey gas prices to **$4.42**.

Market prices fell following reports that New Jersey gasoline prices were rising sharply. On September 15, the average price for regular gasoline was reported at $4.42 per gallon, a 15-cent increase from the previous week. In response, this contract's probability dropped from 69% on September 14 to 60% the following day. This price action suggests traders may view the spike as temporary and expect prices to recede before the market's resolution on September 21.

The sell-off indicates a "sell the news" dynamic, where the confirmation of the price hike may have been seen as the peak of a 45-cent month-long rally. The market's broader downward trend is consistent with this view of fading recent price strength. The price adjustments between September 14-16 occurred on zero reported volume, indicating the shift was not driven by significant new trading activity.

### Who Wins and Why

| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Above 4.4400 | 62.0% | 84.4% | New Jersey gas prices increased by 15 cents last week amid surging crude oil prices. |
| Above 4.4000 | 91.0% | 93.0% | New Jersey gas prices increased by 15 cents last week amid surging crude oil prices. |
| Above 4.4200 | 65.0% | 84.4% | New Jersey gas prices increased by 15 cents last week amid surging crude oil prices. |

## Model vs Market

| Outcome | Market Probability | Octagon Model Probability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Above 4.4400 | 62.0% | 84.4% |
| Above 4.4000 | 91.0% | 93.0% |
| Above 4.4200 | 65.0% | 84.4% |
| Above 4.3800 | 95.0% | 96.2% |
| Above 4.3600 | 94.0% | 96.2% |
| Above 4.6800 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Above 4.4600 | 78.0% | 84.4% |
| Above 4.3000 | 99.0% | 99.2% |
| Above 4.6000 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Above 4.6200 | 8.0% | 17.4% |
| Above 4.5200 | 68.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.6400 | 7.0% | 17.4% |
| Above 4.5000 | 62.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.6600 | 6.0% | 17.4% |
| Above 4.3200 | 99.0% | 99.2% |
| Above 4.3400 | 99.0% | 99.2% |
| Above 4.5600 | 62.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.5800 | 70.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.4800 | 28.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.5400 | 0.0% | 77.9% |
| Above 4.7000 | 0.0% | 0.7% |

- Expiration: September 21, 2026

## Significant Price Movements

### Outcome: Above 4.5800

#### 📈 September 15, 2026: 70.0pp spike

Price increased from 0.0% to 70.0%

**What happened:** On September 15, 2026, the average price for regular gasoline in New Jersey was $4.4250, not exceeding the $4.5800 threshold for the prediction market outcome [[1]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/16/what-will-5000-invested-in-tesla-stock-be-worth-in-5-years/)[[2]](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1AlpFlMXz-west-red-lake-gold-advances-hub-spoke-madsen-strategy-with-1-5-meters-16-16-g-t-gold-assay-from-starratt-olsen-mine.html). No specific social media activity, such as posts from key figures or viral narratives, or traditional news announcements were identified as directly causing a 70.0 percentage point spike for the "Above 4.5800" outcome in the prediction market [[1]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/16/what-will-5000-invested-in-tesla-stock-be-worth-in-5-years/)[[2]](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1AlpFlMXz-west-red-lake-gold-advances-hub-spoke-madsen-strategy-with-1-5-meters-16-16-g-t-gold-assay-from-starratt-olsen-mine.html). While ongoing conflicts and global market instability were broadly cited as reasons for rising gas prices [[3]](https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/money/2026/09/15/cost-of-gas-nj-diesel-prices-all-time-high-september-2026/91776771007/)[[4]](https://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/2026/09/15/nj-gas-prices-keep-rising-after-labor-day-when-will-it-stop/91715508007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z11xx22p116950c116950e1196xxv11xx22&gca-ft=6&gca-ds=sophi&gnt-djm=1)[[5]](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/10/gas-prices-jump-again-as-new-jersey-drivers-see-big-differences-between-stations/2izUG2DePDrMgvaPqSbBSq)[[6]](https://newyork.news12.com/gas-prices-jump-again-as-new-jersey-drivers-see-big-differences-between-stations), no evidence-based catalyst for the market to actually reach or exceed $4.5800 was found [[1]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/16/what-will-5000-invested-in-tesla-stock-be-worth-in-5-years/)[[2]](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1AlpFlMXz-west-red-lake-gold-advances-hub-spoke-madsen-strategy-with-1-5-meters-16-16-g-t-gold-assay-from-starratt-olsen-mine.html). Therefore, social media appears to be irrelevant to this prediction market movement, which lacked a corresponding real-world price event above the specified threshold.

### Outcome: Above 4.5200

#### 📉 September 14, 2026: 46.0pp drop

Price decreased from 51.0% to 5.0%

**What happened:** The provided web research indicates that New Jersey gas prices were rising around September 14, 2026, rather than experiencing a 46.0 percentage point drop for the "Above 4.5200" outcome [[7]](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/15/gas-prices-remain-high-across-new-jersey/qR3mKCQhBY0qptgLFUiYz)[[8]](https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/money/2026/09/15/cost-of-gas-nj-diesel-prices-all-time-high-september-2026/91776771007/). Reports show the state average reaching approximately $4.42-$4.43 per gallon by September 15-16, with increases attributed to geopolitical tensions and rising for four consecutive weeks [[7]](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/15/gas-prices-remain-high-across-new-jersey/qR3mKCQhBY0qptgLFUiYz)[[8]](https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/money/2026/09/15/cost-of-gas-nj-diesel-prices-all-time-high-september-2026/91776771007/)[[9]](https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/article_7564e8d7-f731-495a-9a38-6d43e192d2ca.html)[[10]](https://www.roi-nj.com/2026/09/11/industry/energy-utilities/aaa-says-national-average-gas-price-leaps-13-cents-in-one-week-n-j-average-is-4-36/). Consequently, there is no evidence from the provided sources of social media activity, traditional news, or market factors that would have caused such a significant price drop on September 14, 2026; the premise of the market movement contradicts the available data. Therefore, social media activity appears irrelevant to the described market movement based on the provided information.

Sources:

1. [247wallst.com](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/16/what-will-5000-invested-in-tesla-stock-be-worth-in-5-years/)
2. [www.thenewswire.com](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1AlpFlMXz-west-red-lake-gold-advances-hub-spoke-madsen-strategy-with-1-5-meters-16-16-g-t-gold-assay-from-starratt-olsen-mine.html)
3. [Gas prices still rising in NJ as diesel hits all-time high](https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/money/2026/09/15/cost-of-gas-nj-diesel-prices-all-time-high-september-2026/91776771007/)
4. [NJ gas prices keep rising after Labor Day; when will it stop?](https://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/2026/09/15/nj-gas-prices-keep-rising-after-labor-day-when-will-it-stop/91715508007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z11xx22p116950c116950e1196xxv11xx22&gca-ft=6&gca-ds=sophi&gnt-djm=1)
5. [News 12 | New Jersey | Gas Prices Jump Again As New Jersey Drivers See Big Differences Between Stations](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/10/gas-prices-jump-again-as-new-jersey-drivers-see-big-differences-between-stations/2izUG2DePDrMgvaPqSbBSq)
6. [News 12 | New York | Gas prices jump again as New Jersey drivers see big differences between stations](https://newyork.news12.com/gas-prices-jump-again-as-new-jersey-drivers-see-big-differences-between-stations)
7. [News 12 | New Jersey | Gas Prices Remain High Across New Jersey](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/15/gas-prices-remain-high-across-new-jersey/qR3mKCQhBY0qptgLFUiYz)
8. [National diesel price average at all-time high, NJ gas at $4.43](https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/money/2026/09/15/cost-of-gas-nj-diesel-prices-all-time-high-september-2026/91776771007/)
9. [How high are South Jersey gas prices now?](https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/article_7564e8d7-f731-495a-9a38-6d43e192d2ca.html)
10. [AAA says national average gas price leaps 13 cents in one week; N.J. average is $4.36 | ROI-NJ](https://www.roi-nj.com/2026/09/11/industry/energy-utilities/aaa-says-national-average-gas-price-leaps-13-cents-in-one-week-n-j-average-is-4-36/)

## Contract Snapshot

This market resolves YES if the New Jersey gas price is strictly above the dollar threshold specified in the contract (e.g., $4.5600 for 'Above 4.5600'). It resolves NO if the gas price is at or below that threshold. Trading for this market begins on Sunday, September 20, 10:00 PM EDT, with a maximum payout date indicated as September 20, 2026.

## Market Discussion

New Jersey's average retail price for regular gasoline is approximately $4.42-$4.43 per gallon as of September 15-16, 2026, reflecting a significant increase of over 15 cents from a week prior and more than $1.28 from a year ago [[1]](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/15/gas-prices-remain-high-across-new-jersey/qR3mKCQhBY0qptgLFUiYz)[[2]](https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/)[[3]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment). This surge is attributed to high volatility in energy markets, including escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East that have pushed crude oil prices above $105-$110 per barrel and sent physical crude and diesel prices to record highs due to supply shortages and tight refining margins [[4]](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)[[5]](https://www.gate.com/research/article/gate-institutional-weekly-wti-crude-oil-briefly-tops-100-dex-liquidity-redistributes-across-multiple-platforms-september-7-14-2026)[[6]](https://mid-east.info/oil-adds-fuel-to-the-fire-lunaro-weekly-report/)[[7]](https://www.petroleum-economist.com/magazine/2026/october-2026/forward-intelligence/market-anchors-around-triple-digits/)[[8]](https://www.cmegroup.com/newsletters/infocus/2026/09/crude-oil-leads-markets-higher.html)[[3]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment). While prediction markets reflect high confidence that WTI crude will remain above $93-$99 on September 16, 2026, some hedge funds are reportedly reducing long exposure, anticipating a potential easing of geopolitical tensions [[9]](https://robinhood.com/us/en/prediction-markets/financial/events/oil-price-wti-on-sep-16-2026-sep-16-2026/)[[10]](https://predictmarketcap.com/events/oil-price-wti-on-sep-16-2026-sep-16-2026)[[11]](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news).

Sources:

1. [News 12 | New Jersey | Gas Prices Remain High Across New Jersey](https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/15/gas-prices-remain-high-across-new-jersey/qR3mKCQhBY0qptgLFUiYz)
2. [State Gas Price Averages](https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/)
3. [www.schaeffersresearch.com](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)
4. [Saudi pipeline outage sends physical crude and diesel into scarcity pricing | Saxo Bank](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)
5. [Gate Institutional Weekly: WTI Crude Oil Briefly Tops title00, DEX Liquidity Redistributes Across Multiple Platforms (September 7–14, 2026) | Gate Research](https://www.gate.com/research/article/gate-institutional-weekly-wti-crude-oil-briefly-tops-100-dex-liquidity-redistributes-across-multiple-platforms-september-7-14-2026)
6. [Oil Adds Fuel to the Fire – Lunaro Weekly Report - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.info](https://mid-east.info/oil-adds-fuel-to-the-fire-lunaro-weekly-report/)
7. [Petroleum Economist](https://www.petroleum-economist.com/magazine/2026/october-2026/forward-intelligence/market-anchors-around-triple-digits/)
8. [Crude Oil Leads Markets Higher - CME Group](https://www.cmegroup.com/newsletters/infocus/2026/09/crude-oil-leads-markets-higher.html)
9. [September 16, 2026: Oil Price (WTI) on Sep 16, 2026 Prediction Market](https://robinhood.com/us/en/prediction-markets/financial/events/oil-price-wti-on-sep-16-2026-sep-16-2026/)
10. [Oil Price (WTI) on Sep 16, 2026? Odds | Kalshi & Polymarket](https://predictmarketcap.com/events/oil-price-wti-on-sep-16-2026-sep-16-2026)
11. [Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast September 2026: $110 and Falling?](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news)

## Market Data

| Contract | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | Last Price | Volume | Open Interest |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Above 4.3000 | 95% | 100% | 99% | 467 contracts | 467 contracts |
| Above 4.3200 | 95% | 100% | 99% | 267 contracts | 267 contracts |
| Above 4.3400 | 95% | 100% | 99% | 267 contracts | 267 contracts |
| Above 4.3600 | 95% | 98% | 94% | 1,002 contracts | 402 contracts |
| Above 4.3800 | 95% | 96% | 95% | 1,090 contracts | 250 contracts |
| Above 4.4000 | 91% | 98% | 91% | 1,683 contracts | 619 contracts |
| Above 4.4200 | 78% | 92% | 65% | 1,491 contracts | 410 contracts |
| Above 4.4400 | 42% | 95% | 62% | 1,742 contracts | 692 contracts |
| Above 4.4600 | 36% | 84% | 78% | 625 contracts | 225 contracts |
| Above 4.4800 | 28% | 89% | 28% | 45 contracts | 40 contracts |
| Above 4.5000 | 2% | 71% | 62% | 372 contracts | 33 contracts |
| Above 4.5200 | 5% | 73% | 68% | 440 contracts | 40 contracts |
| Above 4.5400 | 2% | 75% | 0% | 0 contracts | 0 contracts |
| Above 4.5600 | 26% | 74% | 62% | 215 contracts | 215 contracts |
| Above 4.5800 | 7% | 74% | 70% | 200 contracts | 200 contracts |
| Above 4.6000 | 1% | 15% | 18% | 466 contracts | 13 contracts |
| Above 4.6200 | 1% | 12% | 8% | 464 contracts | 27 contracts |
| Above 4.6400 | 2% | 13% | 7% | 440 contracts | 210 contracts |
| Above 4.6600 | 3% | 15% | 6% | 272 contracts | 222 contracts |
| Above 4.6800 | 1% | 4% | 15% | 811 contracts | 411 contracts |
| Above 4.7000 | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0 contracts | 0 contracts |

## What is the forecasted impact of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Gulf Coast refinery operations and the subsequent fuel supply to the East Coast?

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Activity (as of Sept 16, 2026) | Significantly below the 1991-2020 normal [[1]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php)[[2]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/?basin=atl&season=2026) |
Named Tropical Storms (as of Sept 16, 2026) | 5 (Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard) [[1]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php)[[2]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/?basin=atl&season=2026) |
NJ Gas Price Prediction (week ending Sept 21, 2026) | 98% confidence greater than $4.06 per gallon [[3]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/) |

**The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season shows below-normal activity thus far**

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season shows below-normal activity thus far. Initial forecasts anticipated near- to below-normal activity, largely due to El Niño conditions, though warm Atlantic and Gulf waters maintained a risk for rapid intensification and major landfall events [[4]](https://www.afpm.org/newsroom/blog/hurricane-season-2026-calm-horizon-prepared-ground)[[5]](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-el-nio-expected-to-limit-tropical-activity--358520)[[6]](https://www.accuweather.com/en/blogs-webinars/2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-risks-predictions-business-impact/1888614)[[7]](https://mansfield.energy/2026/05/19/2026-hurricane-season-forecast-signals-lower-storm-counts/). As of September 16, 2026, the season has recorded five named tropical storms (Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Edouard) and no hurricanes or major hurricanes, a level of activity significantly below the 1991-2020 normal [[1]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php)[[2]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/?basin=atl&season=2026).

Gulf Coast refinery operations remain largely unaffected by the season. Despite the U.S. Gulf Coast's vulnerability, housing approximately half of the nation's refining capacity, Tropical Storm Edouard, which made landfall near the Louisiana/Texas border on September 1, 2026, did not cause widespread, long-term disruption to major refinery operations [[8]](https://www.opis.com/blog/hurricanes/)[[4]](https://www.afpm.org/newsroom/blog/hurricane-season-2026-calm-horizon-prepared-ground)[[5]](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-el-nio-expected-to-limit-tropical-activity--358520)[[7]](https://mansfield.energy/2026/05/19/2026-hurricane-season-forecast-signals-lower-storm-counts/)[[9]](https://falveyinsurancegroup.com/all-blogs/preparing-for-the-2026-hurricane-season/)[[10]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/al05/al052026.discus.004.shtml). While Edouard led to power outages and localized flooding, it did not fundamentally impact national or New Jersey fuel supply chains as of mid-September 2026 [[11]](https://www.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_Summary.pdf)[[12]](https://preview.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_ImpactNarratives(1).pdf). The National Hurricane Center's listings do not indicate significant tropical threats to Gulf Coast infrastructure between September 4 and September 16, 2026 [[13]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/?atl=)[[14]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/). Consequently, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has not caused widespread, long-term disruptions to Gulf Coast refinery operations or subsequent fuel supply to the East Coast that would impact national or New Jersey fuel supply chains [[10]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/al05/al052026.discus.004.shtml)[[11]](https://www.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_Summary.pdf)[[12]](https://preview.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_ImpactNarratives(1).pdf). Prediction markets indicated a **98%** **confidence** level that New Jersey gas prices would be greater than **$4.06** per gallon for the week ending September 21, 2026 [[3]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/).

Sources:

1. [2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php)
2. [2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/?basin=atl&season=2026)
3. [Economy Prediction Markets: Live Odds and Predictions](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/)
4. [Hurricane Season 2026: Calm on the horizon, prepared on the ground](https://www.afpm.org/newsroom/blog/hurricane-season-2026-calm-horizon-prepared-ground)
5. [Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, El Niño Expected to Limit Tropi...](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-el-nio-expected-to-limit-tropical-activity--358520)
6. [2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Risks, Predictions...](https://www.accuweather.com/en/blogs-webinars/2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-risks-predictions-business-impact/1888614)
7. [2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Signals Lower Storm Counts](https://mansfield.energy/2026/05/19/2026-hurricane-season-forecast-signals-lower-storm-counts/)
8. [Hurricane Path Tracker: US Gulf Coast Refinery Impacts - OPIS](https://www.opis.com/blog/hurricanes/)
9. [Preparing for the 2026 Hurricane Season: A Broker's Guide to...](https://falveyinsurancegroup.com/all-blogs/preparing-for-the-2026-hurricane-season/)
10. [https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/al05/al052026.discus.004.shtml](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/al05/al052026.discus.004.shtml)
11. [PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_Summary](https://www.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_Summary.pdf)
12. [Parish & County Impacts Associated with Tropical Storm Edouard](https://preview.weather.gov/media/lch/TropicalEventSummary/PSHLCH_2026AL05_Edouard_ImpactNarratives(1).pdf)
13. [https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/?atl=](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/?atl=)
14. [National Hurricane Center - NOAA](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/)

## How do recent gas price forecasts from organizations like AAA and GasBuddy for September 2026 compare with consumer inflation expectations?

Consumer Inflation Expectation (next 12 months) | 4.6% as of September 2026 (up from 4.0% in August) [[1]](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-september-inflation-expectations-rise-2026-09-11/) |
National Average Gas Price | $4.33 per gallon as of September 15, 2026 [[2]](https://gasprices.aaa.com/) |
Probability Gas Prices exceed $4.60/gal | 71% before end of 2026 [[3]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/prediction-markets-traders-think-gas-prices-will-hit-new-highs-in-2026.html) |

**Specific September 2026 gas price forecasts are not present in the provided research**

Specific September 2026 gas price forecasts are not present in the provided research. However, U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the next 12 months notably increased to **4.6%** as of September 2026, rising from **4.0%** in August. Economists and surveys attribute this heightened inflation outlook to surging gasoline and energy prices, which also caused consumer outlook to significantly deteriorate in September [[1]](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-september-inflation-expectations-rise-2026-09-11/). The national average gas price reached **$4.33** per gallon as of September 15, 2026 [[2]](https://gasprices.aaa.com/).

Earlier 2026 forecasts significantly underestimated actual late-year pump prices. Organizations such as GasBuddy and the EIA had made earlier projections for 2026 that have since been exceeded by the recent surge in oil and fuel costs. GasBuddy had anticipated a decline to approximately **$2.80** per gallon by December 2026, while the EIA forecasted a **$3.90** per gallon annual average in June 2026 [[4]](https://www.rigzone.com/news/gasbuddy_reveals_2026_usa_gasoline_price_forecast-14-jan-2026-182765-article/).

Prediction markets indicate a high **probability** of continued rising gas prices. Traders on platforms like Kalshi assign a **71%** **probability** that national average gas prices will exceed **$4.60** per gallon before the end of 2026 [[3]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/prediction-markets-traders-think-gas-prices-will-hit-new-highs-in-2026.html). Additionally, prediction markets suggest an extremely high **98%** **probability** that New Jersey gas prices will surpass **$4.06** per gallon during the week ending September 21, 2026 [[5]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/).

Sources:

1. [US consumer sentiment deteriorates in September, inflation...](https://www.reuters.com/business/us-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-september-inflation-expectations-rise-2026-09-11/)
2. [AAA Gas Prices](https://gasprices.aaa.com/)
3. [Prediction markets traders think gas prices will hit new highs in 2026](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/prediction-markets-traders-think-gas-prices-will-hit-new-highs-in-2026.html)
4. [GasBuddy Reveals 2026 USA Gasoline Price Forecast - Rigzone](https://www.rigzone.com/news/gasbuddy_reveals_2026_usa_gasoline_price_forecast-14-jan-2026-182765-article/)
5. [Economy Prediction Markets: Live Odds and Predictions](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/)

## How does New Jersey's week-over-week gas price percentage change compare to neighboring states like Pennsylvania and New York, and the U.S. national average?

National Average Gas Price Increase (Week-over-week) | 2.1% (from $4.157 per gallon) [[1]](https://gasprices.aaa.com/)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/) |
New York Gas Price Increase (Week-over-week) | 3.25% (from $4.126 to $4.260) [[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/) |
U.S. National Average Gas Price (Sept 15, 2026) | $4.3289 [[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/) |

**National and New York gas prices rose significantly in early September**

National and New York gas prices rose significantly in early September. For the week ending September 7, 2026, the national average gas price increased by approximately **2.1%** from **$4.157** per gallon [[1]](https://gasprices.aaa.com/)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/). During the same period, New York experienced a more significant week-over-week increase of **3.25%**, with prices rising from **$4.126** to **$4.260** [[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/).

New Jersey prices showed a clear regional upward trend. New Jersey's gas price movements were part of a broader upward trend in the Lower Atlantic/Central Atlantic region, indicating persistent weekly price increases throughout early September 2026 [[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/). The U.S. national average gas price continued its ascent, reaching **$4.3289** by September 15, 2026 [[2]](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/).

Prediction markets anticipate future New Jersey gas price thresholds. Looking ahead, prediction markets are actively pricing outcomes for New Jersey gas prices for the week resolving September 21, 2026, with traders considering thresholds such as **$4.44** or **$4.46** [[3]](https://kalshi.com/markets/kxaaagaswnj/new-jersey-gas-price-this-week/kxaaagaswnj-26sep21)[[4]](https://www.coinbase.com/en-fr/predictions/event/KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP21)[[5]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/).

Sources:

1. [AAA Gas Prices](https://gasprices.aaa.com/)
2. [Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - U.S. Energy Information... - EIA](https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/)
3. [New Jersey gas prices this week Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/markets/kxaaagaswnj/new-jersey-gas-price-this-week/kxaaagaswnj-26sep21)
4. [New Jersey gas prices this week | Prediction Markets - Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/en-fr/predictions/event/KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP21)
5. [Economy Prediction Markets: Live Odds and Predictions](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/)

## What do leading indicators like New York Harbor RBOB gasoline futures suggest about the direction of New Jersey retail gas prices for the upcoming week?

RBOB Gasoline Futures Price (Oct 2026 contract) | $3.19
The prices range from $3.19
 to $3.20 per gallon [[1]](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/RBV26)[[2]](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@RB.1) |
RBOB Price Date | September 16, 2026 [[1]](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/RBV26)[[2]](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@RB.1) |
Probability NJ retail gas prices stay above $4.06 | 98% for the week ending September 21, 2026 [[3]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/) |

**New York Harbor RBOB futures are a key indicator for gasoline prices**

New York Harbor RBOB futures are a key indicator for gasoline prices. New York Harbor RBOB gasoline futures serve as a critical benchmark for retail gasoline prices across many U.S. states, including New Jersey. These futures track the wholesale cost of reformulated gasoline blendstock, and changes in their prices typically affect retail pump prices with a lag of a few days [[4]](https://mansfield.energy/2022/12/21/what-is-it-gasoline/)[[5]](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/21/refinery-fire-and-blast-should-drive-up-gasoline-prices-in-some-locations.html). As of September 16, 2026, the October 2026 RBOB gasoline futures contract was observed trading at approximately **$3.19**–**$3.20** per gallon [[1]](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/RBV26)[[2]](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@RB.1).

Supply-side factors significantly influence RBOB gasoline futures prices. These futures prices are sensitive to various supply-side factors, such as refinery operations and fluctuations in crude oil prices [[1]](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/RBV26)[[2]](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@RB.1). However, while the current RBOB futures value is noted, the provided research does not explicitly detail what this specific price suggests about the immediate direction of New Jersey retail gas prices for the upcoming week.

Prediction markets suggest high **probability** of continued higher retail prices. As of September 2026, prediction markets indicate a very high **probability** (**98%**) that the average retail gas prices in New Jersey will remain above **$4.06** for the week ending September 21, 2026 [[3]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/). Despite this, the research does not contain sufficient information to directly link the observed RBOB gasoline futures price of **$3.19**–**$3.20** per gallon to a specific upward or downward trend for New Jersey retail gas prices for the immediate upcoming week [[3]](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/).

Sources:

1. [Gasoline RBOB Oct '26 (RBV26) - Barchart.com](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/RBV26)
2. [RB.1: RBOB Gas (Oct'26) - Stock Price, Quote and News - CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/@RB.1)
3. [Economy Prediction Markets: Live Odds and Predictions](https://defirate.com/prediction-markets/economics/)
4. [What Is It – Gasoline - Mansfield Energy](https://mansfield.energy/2022/12/21/what-is-it-gasoline/)
5. [Refinery fire and blast should drive up gasoline prices in some places](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/21/refinery-fire-and-blast-should-drive-up-gasoline-prices-in-some-locations.html)

## What specific geopolitical developments or OPEC+ production announcements could cause crude oil prices to surpass $110/barrel before late September 2026?

Brent Crude Price (September 2026) | $105/bbl [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php) |
Oil Price Surge Threshold | $110/bbl before late September 2026 [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php) |
US Diesel Price (Early September 2026) | Exceeding $200/bbl [[3]](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2026/html/ecb.blog20260727~1212bdb8f9.en.html)[[4]](https://fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-05-20-2026/) |

**Geopolitical tensions could push crude oil prices above $110/barrel**

Geopolitical tensions could push crude oil prices above **$110**/barrel. Crude oil prices could surpass **$110** per barrel before late September 2026, primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, specifically increased hostilities between the United States and Iran [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php). Such an escalation would likely result in prolonged or intensified disruptions to shipping in critical passages like the Strait of Hormuz or the Bab el-Mandeb choke point in the Red Sea [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php). These ongoing tensions are already reflected in the **market**, with Brent crude futures trading around **$105** per barrel as of September 2026, largely due to the US-Iran conflict and the impasse regarding the Strait of Hormuz [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php).

OPEC+ capacity is limited, while refined product prices have surged. OPEC+ production announcements currently indicate a focus on managing modest supply increases, highlighting a limited capacity to offset major supply shocks that would arise from a full-scale regional conflict [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[5]](https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/opec-tipped-raise-production-again-new-quotas-loom-4238181). This constraint stems from existing infrastructure limitations and persistent geopolitical instability [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[5]](https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/opec-tipped-raise-production-again-new-quotas-loom-4238181). While crude oil prices are significant, refined product prices have experienced more dramatic increases; notably, US diesel prices surpassed **$200** per barrel in early September 2026 [[3]](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2026/html/ecb.blog20260727~1212bdb8f9.en.html)[[4]](https://fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-05-20-2026/).

Sources:

1. [Oil Market Report - September 2026 – Analysis - IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)
2. [Short-Term Energy Outlook, global oil markets - EIA](https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php)
3. [Energy shock: why oil and gas prices have risen less than expected](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2026/html/ecb.blog20260727~1212bdb8f9.en.html)
4. [Current price of oil as of May 20, 2026 | Fortune](https://fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-05-20-2026/)
5. [OPEC+ tipped to raise production again but new quotas loom](https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/opec-tipped-raise-production-again-new-quotas-loom-4238181)

## What Could Change the Odds

**Global energy markets face extreme volatility due to a major supply shock, specifically the outage of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)[[3]](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Pipeline-Outage-Hits-an-Oil-Market-Running-Out-of-Buffers.html)[[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/).** This is compounded by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reduced Russian refinery activity [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/). These persistent supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, including the Iran war in its seventh month, and depleted global inventories provide bullish catalysts for prices [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[5]](https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-so-why-is-crude-falling-today/)[[6]](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-and-oil-forecast-u-s-stock-build-tests-wti-as-saudi-supply-risks-persist-1628558)[[7]](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news)[[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html). Middle East export constraints drove Brent to an average of **$91**/bbl in August, up **$7** from July [[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html). Asian diesel refining margins also reached a record high of over **$87**/bbl due to limited supply [[14]](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_09112026.htm)[[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html).

**New Jersey gasoline prices faced upward pressure in mid-September 2026, with regular gas averaging $4.4250/gallon on September 16, up +10.68 cents (+2.47%) from the previous week [[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html).** This trend reflected a crude oil rally, where prices rose over **4.3%** on September 16 to exceed **$105** per barrel and had increased by over **$20** per barrel in the two weeks leading to September 16, 2026 [[15]](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGASNYH)[[16]](https://www.cmegroup.com/newsletters/infocus/2026/09/crude-oil-leads-markets-higher.html)[[17]](https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/energy/2026/How-Energy-Market-Swings-Are-Reshaping-Monetary-Policy.html). However, bearish pressure emerged from unexpected U.S. inventory builds reported on September 16, 2026 [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[5]](https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-so-why-is-crude-falling-today/)[[6]](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-and-oil-forecast-u-s-stock-build-tests-wti-as-saudi-supply-risks-persist-1628558), resulting in WTI falling -**1.9%** to **$103.82** that day [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html). Key upcoming dates influencing **market** sentiment include the FOMC interest-rate decision on September 16, 2026, and CFTC Commitments of Traders reports on September 16 and 23, 2026 [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[7]](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news). The FOMC decision has approximately **93%** odds of a 25bp hike to **3.75%**–**4.00%**, which would mark the first such increase since 2023 [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html).

Sources:

1. [Oil Market Report - September 2026 – Analysis - IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)
2. [Saudi pipeline outage sends physical crude and diesel into scarcity pricing | Saxo Bank](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)
3. [Saudi Pipeline Outage Hits an Oil Market Running Out of Buffers | OilPrice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Pipeline-Outage-Hits-an-Oil-Market-Running-Out-of-Buffers.html)
4. [IC – Europe Fundamental Forecast | 16 September 2026 | IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)
5. [Saudi outage threatens 4% of global oil supply, so why is crude falling today?](https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-so-why-is-crude-falling-today/)
6. [Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: U.S. Stock Build Tests WTI as Saudi Supply Risks Persist | FXEmpire](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-and-oil-forecast-u-s-stock-build-tests-wti-as-saudi-supply-risks-persist-1628558)
7. [Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast September 2026: $110 and Falling?](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news)
8. [www.schaeffersresearch.com](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)
9. [www.cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)
10. [www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)
11. [www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)
12. [seekingalpha.com](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)
13. [www.cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html)
14. [Consumer Price Index News Release - 2026 M08 Results](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_09112026.htm)
15. [Conventional Gasoline Prices: New York Harbor, Regular (DGASNYH) | FRED | St. Louis Fed](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGASNYH)
16. [Crude Oil Leads Markets Higher - CME Group](https://www.cmegroup.com/newsletters/infocus/2026/09/crude-oil-leads-markets-higher.html)
17. [How Energy Market Swings Are Reshaping Monetary Policy - OpenMarkets](https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/energy/2026/How-Energy-Market-Swings-Are-Reshaping-Monetary-Policy.html)

## Key Dates & Catalysts

- **Strike Date:** September 21, 2026
- **Expiration:** September 28, 2026
- **Closes:** September 21, 2026

## Decision-Flipping Events

- Global energy markets face extreme volatility due to a major supply shock, specifically the outage of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz [[1]](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)[[2]](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)[[3]](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Pipeline-Outage-Hits-an-Oil-Market-Running-Out-of-Buffers.html)[[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/).
- This is compounded by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reduced Russian refinery activity [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/).
- These persistent supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, including the Iran war in its seventh month, and depleted global inventories provide bullish catalysts for prices [[4]](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)[[5]](https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-so-why-is-crude-falling-today/)[[6]](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-and-oil-forecast-u-s-stock-build-tests-wti-as-saudi-supply-risks-persist-1628558)[[7]](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news)[[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html).
- Middle East export constraints drove Brent to an average of **$91**/bbl in August, up **$7** from July [[8]](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)[[9]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)[[10]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)[[11]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)[[12]](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)[[13]](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html).

Sources:

1. [Oil Market Report - September 2026 – Analysis - IEA](https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-september-2026)
2. [Saudi pipeline outage sends physical crude and diesel into scarcity pricing | Saxo Bank](https://www.home.saxo/en-mena/content/articles/commodities/saudi-pipeline-outage-sends-physical-crude-and-diesel-into-scarcity-pricing-16092026)
3. [Saudi Pipeline Outage Hits an Oil Market Running Out of Buffers | OilPrice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Pipeline-Outage-Hits-an-Oil-Market-Running-Out-of-Buffers.html)
4. [IC – Europe Fundamental Forecast | 16 September 2026 | IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog](https://ic.com/blog/ic-europe-fundamental-forecast-16-september-2026/)
5. [Saudi outage threatens 4% of global oil supply, so why is crude falling today?](https://invezz.com/news/2026/09/16/saudi-outage-threatens-4-of-global-oil-supply-so-why-is-crude-falling-today/)
6. [Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: U.S. Stock Build Tests WTI as Saudi Supply Risks Persist | FXEmpire](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-and-oil-forecast-u-s-stock-build-tests-wti-as-saudi-supply-risks-persist-1628558)
7. [Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast September 2026: $110 and Falling?](https://www.kingdomexploration.com/?article=stanchart-110-oil-hedge-funds-cftc-positioning-divergence-sep-2026&page=news)
8. [www.schaeffersresearch.com](https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/analysis/2026/09/16/what-happens-when-strong-uptrends-meet-bullish-sentiment)
9. [www.cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/bizarre-volatility-bet-in-the-options-pits-is-a-head-scratcher-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html)
10. [www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzE8_EA7eQ)
11. [www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtEDjQR4PU)
12. [seekingalpha.com](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4946927-time-for-a-fed-rate-hike)
13. [www.cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/mortgage-demand-from-homebuyers-drops-19percent-from-a-year-ago.html)

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## Historical Resolutions

**Historical Resolutions:** 20 markets in this series

**Outcomes:** 18 resolved YES, 2 resolved NO

**Recent resolutions:**

- KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP14-4.4600: NO (Sep 14, 2026)
- KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP14-4.4400: NO (Sep 14, 2026)
- KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP14-4.4200: YES (Sep 14, 2026)
- KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP14-4.4000: YES (Sep 14, 2026)
- KXAAAGASWNJ-26SEP14-4.3800: YES (Sep 14, 2026)

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