Even though gas prices have come down in recent weeks, there is still a chance that the bumpy ride could get worse.
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Even though gas prices have come down in recent weeks, there is still a chance that the bumpy ride could get worse.
Mandatory Credit: Anthony Behar/Sipa/AP

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Opinion: We have finally gotten some relief at the pump. But it may not last long

Americans have never seen a wilder year when it comes to gas prices, thanks to the confluence of a surge in demand as the pandemic eased, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which created myriad challenges among oil producers, from supply constraints to volatile markets to unpredictable demand.