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Matt Muenster

Chief Economist

Matt has a Master’s in Economics and is our internal subject matter expert on international fuel markets. He is able to apply the research, industry data, and understanding of market fundamentals to translate energy industry information to our clients in an actionable manner.

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Biography

Matt Muenster is Breakthrough's Chief Economist. Muenster's area of influence spans from forecasting both fuel and freight markets to quantifying global risk factors, and connecting macroeconomics with the everyday experiences of shippers. Using research, industry data, and an understanding of market fundamentals, Muenster informs actionable strategies for some of the world’s largest brands.


Matt’s expertise has been utilized in a variety of different publications including Ship & Bunker and American Journal of Transportation. His expertise has also been featured in numerous Bloomberg articles.


Muenster has a Master's in Economics from Bowling Green State, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from St. Norbert College.

Matt’s Expertise

  • Presidential administration and policy impacts on the future of transportation and regulations
  • Why and how international trade will rebound in the new year
  • How a pandemic-driven recession could affect the energy market and the supply chain
  • OPEC meetings and a perspective on possible outcomes in the diesel fuel market and supply chains
  • Impact of geopolitical tension in key shipping geographies, across maritime trade, and related to crude oil on transportation costs and strategies

Matt’s Content

An Overview Of The January 2024 Diesel Tax Adjustments By State

Market Events

An Overview Of The January 2024 Diesel Tax Adjustments By State

3 min read

January 25, 2024

A Record-Breaking Week: Spreads Reach Over 100 Cents

Fuel

A Record-Breaking Week: Spreads Reach Over 100 Cents

4 min read

December 28, 2023

Transportation Energy Price Risks Grow From An Intensifying Israel-Palestinian Conflict | Advisor Pulse

Market Events

Transportation Energy Price Risks Grow From An Intensifying Israel-Palestinian Conflict | Advisor Pulse

4 min read

October 9, 2023

How The Future Of Diesel Will Impact Your Transportation Network

Fuel

How The Future Of Diesel Will Impact Your Transportation Network

5 min read

September 26, 2023

Addressing Banking Disruptions | Advisor Pulse

Market Events

Addressing Banking Disruptions | Advisor Pulse

4 min read

March 15, 2023

Transportation Strategy

Global Turmoil Fuels Demand For Supply Chain Diversification

5 min read

March 14, 2023

3 Global Fuel Trends Set To Define The 2023 Energy Market

Fuel

3 Global Fuel Trends Set To Define The 2023 Energy Market

6 min read

February 1, 2023

Diesel Fuel Volatility Shrinks Shippers’ Budgets

Fuel

Diesel Fuel Volatility Shrinks Shippers’ Budgets

3 min read

January 31, 2023

4 Freight Capacity Trends To Watch For In 2023

Freight

4 Freight Capacity Trends To Watch For In 2023

5 min read

January 26, 2023

Diesel Fuel Tax Update By State | Advisor Pulse

Market Events

Diesel Fuel Tax Update By State | Advisor Pulse

3 min read

January 12, 2023

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