A rising tide lifts all boats
December 6, 2022 By Mark Rachal
With propane at such a low value, any change in propane’s fundamentals will allow prices to rise with crude, and prices could rise with crude regardless.
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Propane inventory just keeps building
November 29, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Inventory is 9.7 percent above its five-year average. We have only seen inventory higher than this four times in the past 19 years, says Mark Rachal of CMS.
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Below-normal temperatures a test for propane supply
November 15, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates how the recent weather changes could impact propane supply.
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High prices, low inventories shake up distillate market
November 8, 2022 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines the current state of the distillate market.
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Propane inventories are well positioned for winter
October 25, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane inventory levels as we approach winter.
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One curve to watch: Propane’s relative valuation to crude
October 18, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane’s relative valuation to crude.
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Is it time to buy propane price protection this winter?
October 11, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates whether or not propane price protection should be considered for this winter.
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Part III: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’
October 4, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to discuss the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.
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Part II: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter
September 26, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, elaborates on the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.
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Part I: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter
September 20, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.
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