A remote working future could have a big impact on gas prices

A motorist fills a vehicle with gasoline. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

More employees working remotely in places like Atlanta could have a big impact on gas prices in the future. Many companies are reviewing their virtual working policies, especially in light of another COVID-19 surge and that could mean fewer cars on the roads and less demand for gas.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, a price-comparison app explained how remote working could actually be big enough to have an impact on gas prices.