Over a Barrel

In this week's (special) episode as Patrick jumps across the pond, will gasoline prices skyrocket with turmoil in the Mideast, or will the plunge continue? In addition, extreme drought in the Midwest is causing the Mighty Mississippi to dry up, what happens to refinery operations? Join us for a special out of office episode of Over a Barrel to answer what the heck gas prices will be doing in the d...

In this weekly update, Matt and Patrick cover the big drops being seen in some states gasoline prices, while the West Coast deals with sticker shock- BUT- things could change. Waiver what? Matt and Patrick dive into what waivers are and why they could make a big difference for the West. Plus, is $2.99/gal coming to a pump near you? Tune in!

A SPECIAL REPORT: Patrick and Matt talk live on X after hours as new information on a coming gas price surge break, we share what's going to happen, where, and how much you'll see gasoline prices jump. This is a fluid situation, and while we're hoping it improves, motorists need to tune in NOW to what is going on. Share this with your family and friends to warn them of what's coming!

Part 2: in this week's episode, recorded at Users Conference 2023 from Denver, we bring special guest Greg Crow, VP of Insights at PDI Technologies to talk about trends inside the convenience store, what we can expect for the rest of 2023, but even more why data and insights are critical to the convenience industry and how foot traffic and visibility correlate to in-store and fuel sales. Incredibl...

In this week's episode, recorded at Users Conference 2023 from Denver, we bring special guest Greg Crow, VP of Insights at PDI Technologies to talk about trends inside the convenience store, what we can expect for the rest of 2023, but even more why data and insights are critical to the convenience industry and how foot traffic and visibility correlate to in-store and fuel sales. Incredible insigh...

In this week's update, Matt and Patrick talk about both falling gas prices for those who are lucky, and prices that are red hot and continue to surge in one part of the country- can you guess where? We also cover what in the world is causing the localized spike, and why you could have ultra cheap crude oil but gas prices can be sky high. Join us, like and follow us, and check out our new Facebook...

In this week's update, Matt and Patrick cover an extensive amount of issues fueling gas prices, some areas are seeing prices SURGE (we'll tell you where, why and how long it'll continue), plus Hurricane Lee is about to plow into a refinery, what will that mean for your wallet, and WINTER gasoline is back! Will you get a big break at the pump? Tons to cover so tune on in, and follow/like us on soci...

In this episode, Matt and Patrick dive into what's next for gas prices now that Labor Day is over- will prices plunge? Plus- if you live in the Corn Belt- you need to listen and share this episode ASAP- we share some late breaking news that will have a big impact on your gas prices, plus Russia and Saudi Arabia made a HUGE announcement, what does it mean for your wallet? We cover it all!

On this episode, Matt and Patrick are joined by Giles Orban, the Director of GasBuddy Business Pages on industry-leading solutions in listings and reputation management that GasBuddy offers, and real-time market intelligence and insights. This tool gives retailers the competitive edge to drive sales and improve the customer experience, in addition to helping your customers find fuel during times o...

In this weekly update, Matt and Patrick cover all the latest on Hurricane Idalia as it hits Florida, and how much gas prices will get hit as a result. Plus: Labor Day travel and all you can expect into the holiday weekend, plus, what will come next for gas prices after summer is over!

Coming to you from the PDI 2023 Users Conference in Denver, CO, Matt and Patrick host a LIVE episode of Over a Barrel with TONS to talk about. GasBuddy activated its fuel availability tracker ahead of Idalia, what c-stores should do to help their customers find fuel, we cover what happens if stations run low of gasoline, and what to do if you need high octane, Labor Day travel and what will happen...

In this week's episode, Matt and Patrick will cover current markets and trends that have shifted since the last episode, plus, with Labor Day around the corner find out what Patrick expects will happen with gas prices before you hit the road! In addition, follow up to last week's podcast about water in gasoline, and if you need to be worried about what's in your gas when you see a semi deliver gas...

Join Matt and Patrick for this episode as gas prices have surging to the highest level since last year, why is it happening, PLUS- three new tropical areas of interest, do you need to panic just yet? What's ahead for Labor Day gas prices, plus what is the difference between branded gasoline and non-branded, and can you accidentally fill up with diesel? We cover it all in this episode!

With oil prices seemingly an unstoppable locomotive, Patrick and Matt cover new developments that pushed oil to $84, where gas prices go from here, including if and when you might get some relief. Also, your questions: ANSWERED on what to expect for diesel, what prices might do if there's no hurricane season, and more! As always, reach us at @overabarrelshow on Twitter, or shoot us an email to pod...

With oil prices continuing to rise and at their highest level in months, gas prices have been climbing rapidly. Join Matt and Patrick on this episode to find out what in the world has been happening, how long it might continue, and will there be some relief coming soon? Also, find out who's getting hit the hardest and why truckers and diesel consumers are about to get pinched even more.

Hitting the road for a road trip soon? Matt and Patrick talk about the surprising number one mistake that roadtrippers commit during their drive- and how you can avoid being one of the drivers who commits the cardinal sin that robs you of $10-$20 every time you hit the road!

With the national average seeing its sharpest rise since March, chasing rising oil prices, Patrick and Matt discuss where we're headed at the pump going into the closing innings of the summer driving season, and answer just how high we'll go. Is $4 a possibility? Could we even go higher? Our weekly update on markets will update you on everything going and even some talk of potentially higher price...

Watch out! Oil prices have soared to their highest level in months as SPR releases wrap up and OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia get their act together to drive supply down and prices up. What's it mean for your wallet? Well, you'll be digging deeper to fill up- or will you? Patrick and Matt discuss where gas prices will head into the fall and what to watch out for if you're a diesel consumer-...

With half of the summer behind us and gas prices falling to their lowest since April, the BIG question is: when is the next big jump coming! Join in with Matt and Patrick for this week's update on where prices will be heading, and how gas prices were lowered to $1.776/gal for July 4 at hundreds of stations- hear much more about why it happened, and if they made any money on selling for so little,...

With oil prices sliding today back below the $70 per barrel mark, consumers who are traveling for July 4 might want to tune in on what's going to happen at the pump in the days ahead, and learn what's happened every single day since April 23 to gas prices. Our weekly watch for this week is here! Join Matt and Patrick cover it all just in time for the weekend!

As GasBuddy celebrates its 23rd birthday, Patrick and Matt take a trip down memory lane and get to chat with GasBuddy's original co-founders, Dustin and Jason. In this episode we find out what they've been up to, how they came to start GasBuddy, its early days, and thoughts on today and everything in between. Any fans of GasBuddy will be delighted to hear from the guys that started it all and join...

You might be surprised, but most Americans don't know when gasoline prices actually see their yearly peak. While gasoline demand peaks in the summer, tune in and be prepared to be surprised to learn when gas prices typically see their yearly high. Also we talk about summer blends of gasoline, how many there are, and why in the world the gas prices surge every spring- and you'll be disgusted to kno...

Are you one of those motorists who likes to treat your car to more octane than you need? Well, cut it out- save your money, and you'll find out why in this episode where Matt quizzes Patrick on the topic of what grade of gasoline you need, and why buying the "better stuff" isn't that at all- but just burning your money up! We get into details on why overbuying octane won't improve your horsepower,...

Over the weekend, OPEC+ met and decided to deepen previous oil production cuts, with Saudi Arabia announcing they will cut oil production an extra one million barrels in July. As a result, oil prices jumped up Sunday night, but gas prices are about to get hit. Matt and Patrick talk about if you need to worry and what it means for gas prices now and all summer long.

The start to the summer driving season is upon us, and of course, just in time, gasoline prices are starting to rise- but what's around the corner for next week, and with a debt ceiling deal perhaps ahead, will it get even worse than expected? Join Matt and Patrick to find all the answers about what could change and how bad gas prices will get!