Report for the state government of NSW on the retail market for petrol in Sydney

Your task is to analyse pricing data and write a report for the state government of NSW on the retail
market for petrol in Sydney. Your report should address the following questions: Are there cycles in
retail prices in Sydney? What explains the dynamic pattern of prices in the Sydney market? What
evidence is there for your explanation? What are the vulnerabilities of your explanation?
Assessment is based on written communication; and your ability to articulate empirical analysis and
theoretical arguments.