Modeling the high frequency demand for energy

This paper looks at the nature and length of the impact that prices and economic activity have on the demand for motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil in the United States. A general approach is presented and implemented to aid any energy analyst in gaining insights into the modeling activity. The results suggest that price changes affect the quantity of motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil demanded for as long as two years after an initial change, while changing personal income has an impact for about a year.