Let's start tracking this here.
I propose the following methodology.
The Friday two weeks before, 1 week before, the week of, and the week after we note the gas price. Gasbuddy will be used as the definitive source. We track 3 data points. 2B - 1B, 1B-0B, and 0B-1A.
We track both the magnitude of the increase/decrease and if it occurred or not.
My supposition is that it will be no more likely to rise before a long weekend than the week before that or the week after the long weekend. In general expect to see higher prices i. Summer than in spring or fall.
I propose we track Easter, May Long, Canada Day, August Long, Labour Day, and Thanks giving.
Do you have any suggestions to improve this methodology? I think in about 3 years we can start to review results.
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