Buying propane for winter 2021-22 might be a good value
February 9, 2021 By Mark Rachal
If we can pluck good news from propane prices, it would be that next winter’s prices are much lower than the current prices.
Read More Low inventory relative to demand places upward pressure on prices
February 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Days of supply measures available inventory to demand. As long as days of supply are trending lower, prices are certainly going to feel upward pressure.
Read More Demand, inventory fluctuations lead to big price swing
January 26, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Since last week’s Trader’s Corner, there was a dramatic change in U.S. propane prices. The change began after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Read More 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 Has U.S. crude production peaked?
September 29, 2020 By Mark Rachal
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the results of a survey of oil industry executives last week. The survey found that 66 percent of the 154 executives surveyed believe that U.S. crude production has peaked.
Read More LPG supply chain leaders sound off about winter prep
September 1, 2020 By Brian Richesson
The themes of planning, preparation and communication – principles that help guide us in our personal and professional lives – are dominating the airwaves this summer.
Read More Propane market surprised by inventory draw
August 25, 2020 By Mark Rachal
The EIA reported a surprising and unusual draw of 41,000 barrels in U.S. propane inventory, which came when industry analysts expected a 2.31 million-barrel build.
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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