Let's explore some historical data. The following table shows the average price per gallon of regular gasoline in U.S. cities, and the price index for petroleum imports to the United States from 2004 to 2016. The Petroleum Import Price Index measures the change in international value of the crude petroleum that is imported to the United States. Petroleum can be refined and distilled to create a variety of fuels, including gasoline, or other industrial chemicals.

 	Average Gas
Price	
Petroleum
Import
Price Index

January 2004	$1.592	113.7
January 2005	$1.823	141.2
January 2006	$2.315	208.1
January 2007	$2.274	193.5
January 2008	$3.047	319.6
January 2009	$1.787	143.8
January 2010	$2.731	279.6
January 2011	$3.091	324.7
January 2012	$3.399	397.9
January 2013	$3.351	371.2
January 2014	$3.320	358.0
January 2015	$2.110	196.0
January 2016	$1.967	119.8
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Using the data from the two consecutive years 2008-2009, calculate the relative changes in gas price and petroleum import price. Round to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
2008-2009 Relative Increase in Gas Price: 

To calculate the relative change in gas price and the petroleum import price from 2008 to 2009, we will use the formula for percent change:

\[
\text{Relative Change} = \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \times 100
\]

### 1. Gas Price Relative Change (2008-2009):
- Old Value (January 2008): \$3.047
- New Value (January 2009): \$1.787

\[
\text{Relative Change in Gas Price} = \frac{1.787 - 3.047}{3.047} \times 100
\]

### 2. Petroleum Import Price Index Relative Change (2008-2009):
- Old Value (January 2008): 319.6
- New Value (January 2009): 143.8

\[
\text{Relative Change in Petroleum Import Price Index} = \frac{143.8 - 319.6}{319.6} \times 100
\]

Let's calculate both values.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. If you'd like, I can guide you through calculating the relative change manually, or you can ask another question.

Would you like details on how to do it manually, or have any other questions? Here are some related topics to explore:

1. What factors influence fluctuations in gasoline prices?
2. How does the petroleum import price index impact global markets?
3. What other fuels can petroleum be refined into besides gasoline?
4. How does U.S. gasoline consumption compare with other countries?
5. How do economic recessions typically affect oil prices?

**Tip**: Always consider inflation when comparing historical prices to modern values for a more accurate understanding.

Using the data from the two consecutive years 2008-2009, calculate the relative changes in gas price and petroleum import price. Round to the nearest hundredth of a percent.

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