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Watch propane price curves to chart a course

January 3, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, looks at the forward price curve for propane.

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Don’t let price creep steal your margin

November 22, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews strategies to watch out for price creep.

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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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How natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing

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.

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Examining Mont Belvieu, Conway price spread

February 22, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines why prices between Mont Belvieu and Conway are closing.

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