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Closed: Jun 26, 11:59 PM EST
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These markets track the average price of regular unleaded gasoline across the United States on June 27, 2026, as reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Each market corresponds to a specific price threshold, allowing traders to bet on whether the national average will exceed that particular level on the specified date.
This event series establishes a range of price thresholds for regular gasoline, spanning from $3.860 to $3.940 per gallon in five-cent increments. Each individual market within the event resolves to Yes if the average regular gas price for the United States on June 27, 2026 is strictly greater than its designated threshold price, as reported by AAA. The resolution data source is exclusively the American Automobile Association's official price reporting. All price comparisons use strict inequality (greater than, not greater than or equal to), meaning prices must exceed the threshold to trigger a Yes resolution. Markets are structured to allow granular price prediction across the specified range, enabling participants to express precise expectations about gas price movements on the resolution date.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowd wisdom rather than single-institution models. Traders in this market are directly rewarded for accuracy, which can surface insights that surveys or econometric models miss. However, analyst reports from energy economists and the U.S. Energy Information Administration remain valuable benchmarks. Comparing this market's implied probabilities to published forecasts can reveal where the crowd is more or less bullish than experts, helping you identify potential mispricings or consensus blind spots.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks for outcome shares. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The platform converts these prices into implied probabilities, displayed as odds or percentages. As buy and sell orders match, the market price adjusts in real time. Liquidity and trading volume directly influence price stability and the ease of entering or exiting positions. Wider spreads typically indicate lower liquidity, while tighter spreads suggest more active trading and tighter consensus among participants.
This market resolves around Jun 27, 2026, at which point the outcome is confirmed against credible public sources. The final result reflects the actual state of US gas prices at that time, verified through established energy data providers and government reporting. Once the event is verifiable and the resolution criteria are met, all winning shares are paid out at full value and losing shares expire worthless. Traders should monitor official announcements and data releases in the days leading up to resolution to anticipate the final settlement.
Major catalysts for this market include crude oil price swings, OPEC production decisions, geopolitical supply disruptions, and US refinery outages or maintenance schedules. Seasonal demand shifts, hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and Federal Reserve policy announcements can also influence energy prices. Weekly inventory reports from the Energy Information Administration often trigger sharp repricing. Additionally, unexpected economic data—inflation reports, recession signals, or changes in consumer spending—may shift expectations about fuel demand and pump prices. Traders should track energy news, weather forecasts, and macroeconomic calendars closely.