The effects of OPEC’s production controls on pricing

December 5, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

The major news last week was the conclusion of the ballyhooed meeting by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria.

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Growth in propane supplies continues to slow

November 28, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

A look at U.S. propane supplies from natural gas processing plants shows that output is higher than last year.

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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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Traders remain calm despite three straight draws

October 31, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Propane inventory fell three weeks in a row, but traders remain calm. Find out why.

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Export activity on the rise along East Coast

October 24, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

For the week ending Oct. 14, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 1.246-million-barrel draw in U.S. propane inventory.

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EIA adds accuracy to key driver of propane price direction

October 17, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

EIA changed its methodology for collecting data on exports, including propane, in an effort to try and make its weekly estimates more accurate.

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US crude inventory draws could up fall propane pricing

October 10, 2016 By Mark Rachal, Dale Delay and LP Gas

Last week, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported U.S. crude inventory fell 2.976 million barrels.

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Exports key to determining winter propane prices

September 19, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

This past week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported U.S. propane inventory increased 1.963 million barrels.

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5 key factors driving winter propane supply in 2016-17

September 16, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane industry experts weigh in on the key factors that should drive available propane supply this winter.

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Why petrochemical companies are consuming less propane

September 12, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Recent industry data shows that petrochemical companies are consuming less propane.

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