Downtrend favors propane buyers
May 13, 2024 By Mark Rachal
No matter the time of year or what is going on in the spot market, take the time to look at the forward price curve.
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Does threat or opportunity win in your propane-buying plan?
May 6, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal discusses opportunities and guarding too closely against possible threats when it comes to buying propane supply.
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Clash of the titans: Propane production and exports
April 29, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Join Cost Management Solutions for a free 30-minute Virtual Hedging webinar on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 a.m….
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Inventory build resets market
April 22, 2024 By Mark Rachal
This week, Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a closer look at the current market and the recent inventory build.
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Looking forward to next winter and beyond
April 15, 2024 By Mark Rachal
In preparation for next winter, Mark Rachal focuses on the buying plan for a propane retailer that will be executed over the next couple of months.
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Natural gas production slowing
April 8, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines why natural gas production is slowing and how it will impact propane.
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Propane production recovers to near-record levels
April 1, 2024 By Mark Rachal
As production has increased over the past few weeks, so have propane inventories.
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What in the world? The influence of US propane exports
March 25, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, delves into the impact of propane exports on the recent price increases.
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Breaking down the new propane inventory number
March 18, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how the Energy Information Administration’s new data point will benefit propane industry members.
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Is there an opportunity in the propane market?
March 11, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Propane prices have been declining since the middle of February. The market feels bearish – and with good reason.
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