Fractionation more of a contributor to inventory tightness than originally thought
May 5, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains how fractionator throughput has contributed to propane inventory tightness.
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Growth, transformation mark Canada’s propane industry
April 25, 2025 By Gordon Feller
In 2024, the country saw increased production, growing export capacity and shifting market dynamics.
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Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2024
December 23, 2024 By Brian Richesson
As another year comes to a close, we present the top Trader’s Corner articles of 2024, ranked by page views.
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Surge in propane supply doesn’t eliminate risks in logistics
November 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson
The surge in domestic propane supply ranks among the top trends shaping the propane industry over the past 15 years.
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Midwest propane inventories on the rise
November 11, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Propane inventories are high everywhere, but it’s the Midwest inventory chart that stands out.
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Crude inventory pattern impacts propane prices
July 22, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers interested in getting protection against higher prices this winter have been hoping the recent run-up in propane prices would reverse itself and give them an opportunity to obtain that protection at a more favorable price.
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Inventory movement raises questions about propane prices
July 15, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Improving the inventory position on the Gulf Coast will bring relief to propane markets and perhaps take some of the pressure off propane prices.
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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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