Energy prices rose an average of 59% last year, the most of any commodity, as the economic recovery from the global pandemic boosted demand for crude and petroleum products. According to The Houston Chronicle, among fuel prices in 2021, gasoline was up 67%, heating oil rose 64% and U.S. crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate climbed
Why energy prices rose more than other commodities in 2021
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