Review of EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook
February 14, 2023 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions, takes a look at the latest energy outlook released by the Energy Information Administration.
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Crude inventory doing surprisingly well
February 7, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, shifts focus to the somewhat surprising growth in U.S. crude inventory.
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How propane rejection could impact supply, pricing
September 7, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions examines how a potential propane rejection could impact supply and pricing this winter.
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August 30, 2022 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines how natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing.
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Higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter
August 23, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, reviews how higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter.
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Medford incident complicates Midwest supply
August 16, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses how the explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant has impacted Midwest supply.
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Propane inventory gets much-needed build
August 2, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, discusses the latest propane inventory builds.
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Gasoline demand is influencing crude prices
July 26, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why gasoline demand will influence the price of crude.
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Medford accident leaves questions about supply
July 19, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses the impact of the recent explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant.
Read More Can things be simpler?
July 12, 2022 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses propane prices and how retailers can prepare for the winter.
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