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Analysis
Years of providing analysis to consumers, businesses, and government have distinguished Patrick and given broad credibility to his work.
Fuel markets · in plain English
Data-driven insight on gasoline, diesel & oil markets.
I help newsrooms, decision-makers, and everyday drivers make sense of fuel prices — what’s happening, why it matters, and what’s coming next.
Featured in
Wall Street Journal
CNN
Bloomberg
Yahoo Finance
Reuters
NewsNation
Cheddar
ABC
CBS
NBC
Fox Business
USA Today
20
years of experience
Started analyzing in 2005, joined GasBuddy in 2009
Patrick has analyzed and tracked oil markets and fuel prices for nearly two decades. A graduate of DePaul University, Patrick has a degree in Business Economics and has concentrated on downstream oil markets, including crude oil, gasoline, diesel and jet fuel since 2005, when Patrick and a professor at Grand Valley State University launched a blog that shared oil market insights and predicted gas price movements.
With a solid foundation, Patrick went to work with GasBuddy, the largest U.S. fuel-price tracking service in existence, providing expertise for millions of users. Since his start, he has provided regular commentary to U.S. News and World Report and is often quoted during gas price gyrations and fuel disruptions by almost all U.S. and international media outlets.
Beyond day-to-day market commentary, Patrick is often called on in moments of crisis—major hurricanes, refinery outages, pipeline disruptions, and policy shocks—to translate fast-moving developments into clear, grounded expectations. His plain-English approach helps newsrooms avoid hype, gives businesses a decision-making framework, and offers drivers a realistic view of what’s ahead.
Core strengths
What I’m best at
Deep analysis, historical perspective, and forward-looking models that help audiences understand where prices have been—and where they’re headed.
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Historical pricing
GasBuddy and Patrick provide extended historical data for charts and reporting, tailored to timeframes and local areas.
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Predictive models
Using fundamentals, demand data, and real-time patterns, Patrick helps anticipate shifts before official data is released.
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Forecasts
Patrick leads GasBuddy’s annual Fuel Outlook and other widely cited forecasts known for accuracy and clear insight.
What I do
How I can help your audience or organization
From live TV hits to closed-door briefings, I turn complex fuel-market data into clear, actionable insight.
Live & taped media commentary
Breaking news reaction, explainers on price movements, and context on refinery issues, taxes, and policy.
Market briefings & keynotes
Tailyled sessions for leadership teams, boards, and agencies on upcoming risks and demand trends.
Data-driven price insight
Interpreting gasoline & diesel price patterns, seasonal swings, and structural changes in margins.
Weekly fuel update
Short video insight, once a week
A quick, 3–4 minute pulse check on gasoline, diesel, and crude — designed for busy people.
This week’s focus: brief description of the latest shift in prices, refinery issues, or policy.
In the news — recent interviews
A snapshot of recent TV and digital segments featuring Patrick’s analysis.
