Version 1.45 Released

Paul Maximus's Fuel Tycoon - Changelog

 Version 1.45

- **NEW**: Advanced Intelligence Gathering system ($1,800)

  - Provides detailed competitor pricing strategies for the next week

 📈 Dynamic Market Economics

- **NEW**: Wholesale Price Fluctuation System

  - Fuel costs now fluctuate every 2-3 days based on market trends

  - Global events affect pricing (OPEC production cuts, refinery maintenance, currency fluctuations)

  - Seasonal factors influence costs (summer premium demand, winter diesel heating)

  - Price changes range from ±1-5 cents with trend-based influences

  - Real-time notifications for significant cost changes (>3%)

🔧 System Improvements

- Streamlined competitor interface focusing on intelligence and price wars

- Enhanced market realism with dynamic wholesale pricing

- Improved strategic decision-making through detailed competitor insights

- Enhanced AI decision-making for competitor strategies

 📊 Market Share Impact System

- **NEW**: Market Share Dynamics

  - Daily customer count directly affected by market share (5-35% range)

  - Price competitiveness influences market share gains/losses

  - Customer satisfaction and fuel quality impact market position

  - Market share multiplier affects daily revenue potential

 🎮 Enhanced Competitive Actions

- **IMPROVED**: Price War Mechanics

  - More realistic competitor responses during price wars

  - Market share battles with strategic consequences

  - Enhanced tension and recovery systems

💰 Economic Balance Improvements

- **BALANCED**: Fuel pricing and profit margins

  - Optimized wholesale costs for realistic Australian market conditions

  - Improved profit calculations and expense ratios

  - Enhanced cash flow management challenges

🔧 Quality of Life Improvements

- **ENHANCED**: User interface responsiveness and clarity

- **IMPROVED**: Notification system for important business events

- **REFINED**: Save/load game functionality