Protecting margins when propane prices rise rapidly
January 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The quick gains in propane prices like those experienced this past week can have an immediate impact on a retail company’s bottom line.
Read More Fundamentals point to higher propane prices this winter
January 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
As long as export demand remains strong, there is likely to be continued pressure on inventory and thus support for propane prices.
Read More Propane prices on a rally this winter
December 28, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Despite ample inventories, U.S. propane prices have appreciated markedly this winter, with most of the gain coming in the last few weeks.
Read More Back to the benchmarks: The latest in crude, propane pricing
November 23, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Those of you who are regular readers of Trader’s Corner will remember that we set benchmarks on crude…
Read More Mark Rachal offers insight on propane supply for winter 2020-21
October 1, 2020 By Sarah Peecher
In an interview with LP Gas, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions advises that retailers stay ahead of the game on propane cost and supply when considering the upcoming winter.
Read More Don’t be overly bearish about propane just yet
August 19, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Developments in crude production and pricing should be watched carefully to see how that translates to propane production and pricing leading up to winter.
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August 2020: Crude oil, propane price trends
August 6, 2020 By LP Gas
Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market; the data for August 2020 focuses on crude oil and propane price trends.
Read More Benchmarks and deciding when to ‘look before you leap’
August 3, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Over the last few Trader’s Corners, we have established some benchmarks for crude and propane. We have discussed…
Read More Discussing crude collapse, propane pricing and supply with Mark Rachal
April 27, 2020 By Sarah Peecher
In addition to crude’s collapse, Rachal discusses the propane pricing and supply environment. COVID-19 will have a greater impact on propane supply than it will on propane demand, he says.
Read More Midwest propane supply scenario similar to 2013
December 23, 2019 By Brian Richesson
A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reminded us of just how similar the current supply…
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