Jim Patterson
Jim joined Kiplinger in December 2010, covering energy and commodities markets, autos, environment and sports business for The Kiplinger Letter. He is now the managing editor of The Kiplinger Letter and The Kiplinger Tax Letter. He also frequently appears on radio and podcasts to discuss the outlook for gasoline prices and new car technologies. Prior to joining Kiplinger, he covered federal grant funding and congressional appropriations for Thompson Publishing Group, writing for a range of print and online publications. He holds a BA in history from the University of Rochester.
Latest articles by Jim Patterson
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Cheaper Prices at the Pump on the Way
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Cheaper prices at the pump are on the way. Turmoil in the financial markets is hitting oil prices, which means cheaper fill-ups.
By Jim Patterson • Last updated
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Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks
Economic Forecasts Regularly updated insights on the economy’s next moves.
By David Payne • Last updated
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How Gas Prices Are Determined
personal finance Who controls gas prices in the U.S.? There's no puppeteer, just several factors that combine to pull and push on what you pay at the pump.
By Jim Patterson • Last updated
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USPS to Raise Rates for "Holiday" Season Again
personal finance If you want to avoid surge pricing for the postal service, you’ll need to send your holiday packages in September.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Gas Prices Are Going Down, Finally
personal finance Most forms of energy should cost less this fall, with one big exception.
By Jim Patterson • Published
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Will Gas Prices Ever Go Down?
personal finance A few catalysts could theoretically relieve current pressures at the fuel pump, but don’t expect gas prices to go meaningfully lower soon.
By Jim Patterson • Last updated
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Prepare for Painful Utility Bills, Gas Station Visits
spending While brutal pump prices are dominating the headlines, consumers also are absorbing rapidly escalating utility bills.
By Jim Patterson • Published
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Why Are Gas Prices Still Going Up?
spending The cost of a gallon of gas is at an all-time high. What’s driving the surge and will gas prices go down anytime soon?
By Jim Patterson • Last updated
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Are Today's Pump Prices Higher Than 2008's Gas Prices?
spending Americans haven't felt this much pain at the pump in well more than a decade, but by one measure, gas prices still haven't topped 2008's highs.
By Jim Patterson • Published