Strategies for managing high propane prices
September 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions says propane fundamentals and crude price outlooks suggest high propane prices are here to stay this winter.
Read More Strategies for managing rapidly rising propane prices
September 21, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane is currently trading at highs for the year, even taking into consideration the “spike” in Conway prices in February.
Read More Robust propane demand limiting inventory build
September 14, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers must go into their peak demand period assuming they will continue to see strong competition for the available supply.
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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.
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What drives propane inventory levels?
August 3, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels.
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Should propane retailers care about rising natural gas prices?
July 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane prices are mostly influenced by crude’s price, not natural gas’s price. But the vast majority of propane supply comes from natural gas processing.
Read More Propane inventory continues to build at a below-average pace
July 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The relatively light build for the week ending July 9 marked the fifth week in a row of inventory building at a below-average pace.
Read More Upward pressure on propane prices continues
July 13, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane production needs to stabilize or grow to change the pricing environment so propane prices fall again, says Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.
Read More Bullish bias overtakes the propane market
July 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson
Not only does EIA data show propane inventory near five-year lows, but prices at Mont Belvieu topped the $1-a-gallon mark for the first time since 2018.
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