Crude releases could make propane buyers complacent

April 17, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal evaluates how releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will impact prices.

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Crude could push propane prices

April 10, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Because propane is a byproduct, its price is heavily influenced by what is going on with other commodities, namely crude and NGLs.

Inventory draws support propane prices

April 3, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes the latest inventory draws and the reflected propane prices.

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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.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Europe, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

PPA names director of training, workforce development

January 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Don Mumma joins the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) as its new director of training and workforce development during a period of growth and expansion.

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EIA: Higher prices, colder weather to raise 2022-23 winter expenditures

October 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Many U.S. households will spend more on energy this winter compared to last winter, the result of higher fuel prices combined with higher heating demand owing to a slightly colder weather forecast.

This article is tagged with energy, heating, propane prices, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather, winter and posted in News