Posts by Mark Rachal
Propane inventories are still more than adequate, but the focus is on the trends. How will these trends change in 2021? Read more»
Despite ample inventories, U.S. propane prices have appreciated markedly this winter, with most of the gain coming in the last few weeks. Read more»
It has been a curious year to watch the build in Canadian propane inventory. Mark Rachal offers a look at why producers are slowing exports to the U.S. Read more»
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions takes a close look at propane inventory trends ahead of peak demand season. Read more»
Those of you who are regular readers of Trader’s Corner will remember that we set benchmarks on crude and propane early this year. We discussed in several Trader’s Corners the... Read more»
Normally, there is a fairly close correlation between the price direction of propane and crude, but sometimes they can separate. As a propane buyer, it isn’t a bad idea to... Read more»
President-elect Joe Biden's outlook on energy is considerably different than outgoing President Donald Trump's. Mark Rachal explains how. Read more»
This past week, we got an email from one of our clients expressing confusion about U.S. propane production. It did not make sense to him why, with oil and gas... Read more»
The last two Weekly Petroleum Status Reports from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) have shown a decline in total U.S. propane inventory. Read more»
Despite high inventory levels at the propane trading hubs currently, we remain concerned about the potential for local market supply shortages during high winter demand periods. Read more»