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2,388,728,490
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$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
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Closed: Jul 4, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the average price of regular unleaded gasoline across the United States on July 5, 2026, as reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Each market corresponds to a specific price threshold, allowing traders to bet on whether gas prices will exceed that particular level on the specified date.
This event comprises a series of linked markets, each testing whether the average regular gas price in the United States will exceed a specific threshold on July 5, 2026. The thresholds range from $3.770 to $3.850 per gallon, incrementing by $0.005 between consecutive markets. Resolution for each market is determined by the official AAA average regular gas price data for the United States on July 5, 2026. A market resolves to Yes if and only if the AAA-reported average price is strictly greater than its corresponding threshold; otherwise it resolves to No. This structure creates a graduated series of outcomes, enabling precise price discovery across the specified range. Traders can use these markets to express views on gas price levels at different price points, with each market's outcome dependent solely on whether the actual AAA price exceeds its designated threshold on the resolution date.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money bets from traders and often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they incorporate live market sentiment and breaking news. While analysts publish periodic reports on energy trends and supply dynamics, this market aggregates thousands of individual trader decisions into a single probability. Analysts may focus on long-term structural factors, whereas traders here react to near-term catalysts. Comparing the two reveals whether the crowd is more bullish or bearish than expert consensus, offering a complementary perspective on likely outcomes.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different price outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The bid-ask spread reflects the gap between buyers and sellers, and the midpoint price translates directly into implied probability. As new information emerges—supply reports, geopolitical events, or demand shifts—traders adjust their positions, moving the price up or down. Liquidity and trading volume determine how quickly prices adjust to new information.
This market resolves around Jul 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution hinges on whether actual gas prices fall within the predicted range at that time. Traders holding winning shares receive their payout once the outcome is finalized and verified. Until then, positions remain open and prices continue to fluctuate based on new developments and trader activity.
Several catalysts could shift prices significantly before resolution. Crude oil price swings, OPEC production announcements, and refinery outages directly impact pump prices. Geopolitical tensions, hurricane forecasts affecting Gulf Coast infrastructure, and seasonal demand patterns all influence trader positioning. Economic data—inflation reports, consumer spending—can reshape expectations around driving behavior. Policy changes, including fuel tax adjustments or strategic petroleum reserve releases, also move the needle. Traders monitor these signals closely and adjust bets accordingly.