Managing the cost of fuel in such volatile environment

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For the past year, oil prices have been extremely volatile, particularly within the past few months from a low of $26 per barrel to now in the mid 40's. As a CEO of Southwest, what would your strategy for managing the cost of fuel in such volatile environment?

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