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Closed: Jun 18, 11:59 PM EST
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These markets track the average price of regular unleaded gasoline across the United States on June 19, 2026, as reported by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Each market corresponds to a specific price threshold, with resolution depending on whether the national average exceeds that exact price point on the specified date.
This event comprises a series of markets tracking U.S. average regular gasoline prices on June 19, 2026, according to AAA data. Each market resolves to Yes if the national average price is strictly greater than its designated threshold, ranging from $3.9400 to $4.0100 in $0.0050 increments. Resolution is based solely on AAA's official reported average for regular unleaded gasoline on the specified date. Each price level represents an independent market outcome, allowing participants to express precise predictions about where gas prices will settle. The strict inequality (greater than, not greater than or equal to) means prices must exceed the threshold to trigger a Yes resolution.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because traders are financially incentivized to be accurate, whereas analysts may face institutional or reputational pressures. On this market, the collective bet of thousands of participants can sometimes anticipate energy data or geopolitical shifts faster than published reports. However, both sources have merit: analysts bring domain expertise and historical models, while prediction markets aggregate real-time information and individual conviction. Comparing the two can reveal where consensus is strong or where uncertainty remains highest.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where buyers and sellers submit bids and asks for each outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of any outcome reflects the marginal trade—the last transaction—and moves as new orders flow in. Higher prices indicate stronger trader conviction that an outcome will occur, while lower prices signal skepticism. Liquidity and trading volume influence how easily you can enter or exit a position at a given price level.
This market resolves around Jun 19, 2026, at which point the outcome is confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution hinges on actual US gas price data available at that time, assessed against the specific thresholds defined for each outcome option. Until that moment, prices on the platform will continue to fluctuate as new information and trader sentiment evolve. Once resolved, all positions settle according to the verified result.
Major catalysts include weekly petroleum inventory reports from the Energy Information Administration, crude oil price swings, geopolitical tensions affecting supply, refinery outages, seasonal demand shifts, and Federal Reserve policy announcements. Unexpected weather events or production disruptions can also trigger sharp repricing. Traders monitor these signals closely and adjust positions ahead of data releases, so anticipation alone can move odds. Real-time news flow and macroeconomic developments will keep this market active and dynamic through the resolution window.