Why Russia is winning the energy war

March 29, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines why Russia is winning the energy war.

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Can propane play a part in Europe eliminating energy from Russia?

March 22, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines how propane could help Europe separate from Russia’s energy supply.

Can the US replace Russia’s oil and gas supply to Europe?

March 15, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, examines the ability of the U.S. to supply Europe with oil and gas.

Can the US stop Russian energy imports and supply Europe?

March 8, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the U.S. energy position in light of the events in Ukraine.

What drives propane inventory levels?

August 3, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels.

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Crude prices rise despite inventory build

March 9, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Along with tighter propane fundamental trends, crude trends point toward a higher price environment ahead, says Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.

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Decreasing crude supply may hinder propane supply

February 23, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. demand for petroleum products is recovering. Supply, however, is not.

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Why are US crude inventories falling when they are normally building?

January 8, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

At this time of year, we expect refinery throughput to be lower. However, inventory has continued to fall this winter at a sharp pace.

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Crude inventory drawdown’s relation to crude production

August 21, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Crude prices have been volatile throughout the August downtrend. They moved higher from mid-June through July, but dropped from $50.17 to below $47 in August.

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Big build in crude inventory follows previous week’s draw

November 6, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

For the week ending Oct. 28, EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report revealed U.S. crude inventory increased by a record-high 14.42 million barrels.

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