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Patrick De Haan
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Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Notable Quotes
"Can’t underscore what a massive jolt this is to the logistics, trucking, (agriculture) sectors."View Story →
"If oil prices continue to retreat, it makes the odds of hitting $4 per gallon much less likely."View Story →
"A cease-fire itself would do little or nothing to impact oil prices directly, unless it directly and clearly impacts the current de-facto shutdown status of the Strait of Hormuz."View Story →
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