What propane prices will do for the remainder of winter
January 3, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions provides pricing data to help propane retailers strategize for the rest of winter.
Read More Propane exports rise: What that means for demand, pricing
December 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
This week’s data suggests export reporting got back on track, but we still need to monitor for the possibility of an increase in overall demand.
Read More Propane exports drop: What to expect next
December 21, 2021 By Mark Rachal
For the week ending Dec. 10, U.S. propane exports dropped to 847,000 barrels per day (bpd) – 509,000 bpd less than the same week last year.
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The story of winter so far: No winter
December 7, 2021 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, shares a heating season update for propane marketers.
Read More Omicron variant resets oil and gas markets
December 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, discusses how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has impacted propane prices.
Read More Major propane price correction continues
November 23, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane markets are in the midst of a major price correction of around 25 percent and counting, which is very significant.
Read More Pullback in propane prices may indicate buying opportunity
November 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers and consumers should recognize how quickly the pricing environment could change should winter heating demand finally arrive.
Read More Timely propane inventory build puts downward pressure on prices
October 26, 2021 By Mark Rachal
U.S. propane inventory increased to 73.620 million barrels as of Oct. 15, breaking a concerning downtrend in inventory from the prior two weeks.
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Propane shakes off growing list of headwinds
October 19, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses propane pricing trends and the impact of heating-degree days.
Read More Price relief despite bad inventory report
October 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Despite last week’s inventory draw, propane prices moved lower. Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains what this means for price protection.
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