Posts by Mark Rachal

What the future holds for crude prices Posted on 02 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs' predictions for crude prices and supply. Read more»

Energy demand not slowing down Posted on 26 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable. Read more»

Why propane prices are lower this year Posted on 19 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices. Read more»

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices Posted on 11 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers. Read more»

How to use swaps as price protection Posted on 04 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane. Read more»

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers Posted on 29 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July. Read more»

Patience is paying off in propane price protection Posted on 22 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price. Read more»

Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes Posted on 14 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers. Read more»

More on propane demand Posted on 08 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal takes a closer look at propane demand. Read more»

Revisiting propane inventories Posted on 01 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal is happy to say that propane inventories could be considered fixed … almost. Read more»