TOTAL VOLUME:
$150.1b
24H VOL:
$142,857,652
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,859,322,643
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,733,278,615
483,990
Markets across
35,811
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
3,349
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
VS.
Kalshi:
62%
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Resolves Jan 1, 2027
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Average regular gasoline prices in Texas exceed a specified price threshold by December 31, 2026 according to AAA data.
Resolution is determined by AAA's reported average regular gas prices for Texas. Each outcome resolves to Yes if the average price is strictly greater than the specified threshold by December 31, 2026. The thresholds range from $4.00 to $6.00 per gallon in $0.20 increments. AAA data serves as the exclusive source for price verification.
Currently, prediction market participants are expressing views on Texas gas prices that may differ from traditional analyst forecasts. While many analysts provide point estimates or ranges, this market allows for a probabilistic assessment of various price levels. It’s common to see discrepancies, as prediction markets incorporate a wider range of information and incentivize accurate forecasting through financial rewards. Examining these differences can be valuable for understanding the collective wisdom of the crowd versus expert opinion on energy economics.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning buyers and sellers set the prices for contracts representing different potential gas price outcomes. As more traders buy contracts predicting higher prices, the prices for those contracts increase, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current price reflects the market’s aggregate expectation of the probability of each outcome. Traders are essentially betting on their predictions, and the resulting price movements provide a real-time assessment of future gas prices in Texas.
This market resolves around Jan 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the average Texas gas price for the year is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on publicly available data from a recognized source tracking statewide average gasoline prices. Traders will then receive payouts based on whether their predictions aligned with the actual average price achieved during the specified period. This allows for a transparent and objective determination of the market’s outcome.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Major geopolitical events impacting global oil supply, unexpected disruptions to Texas refineries, or shifts in demand due to economic conditions could all cause price fluctuations. Changes in state or federal energy policy, severe weather events affecting oil production or transportation, and even significant changes in driving habits could also move the market. Monitoring these events and their potential impact on Texas gas prices will be key to understanding movements in this market.