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.

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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US propane prices fall from multiyear highs

February 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson

EIA says a mild start to the winter heating season caused U.S. propane prices to decline from their highest starting price level for a heating season since 2014.

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US propane spot prices on rise since September 2020

September 29, 2021 By Brian Richesson

High international demand and low global propane supply are driving up U.S. wholesale prices to levels not seen in more than five years.

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Small shift in propane price strength worth noting

August 24, 2021 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why a small shift in propane price strength is worth noting.

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Conway propane prices hold unusual premium over Mont Belvieu

August 17, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Propane’s price may get to the point of curbing the demand from PDH units, but most analysts don’t think that is happening anytime soon.