What back-to-back builds mean for propane inventories
Just because there has been a couple of inventory builds already doesn’t mean the low inventory position has necessarily been printed for this year. The post What back-to-back builds mean for propane...
View ArticleWill propane prices stay high this summer?
Given the geopolitical events that are currently in play, it is going to be very tough for anyone to predict where prices will be this summer. The post Will propane prices stay high this summer?...
View ArticleWhy propane prices don’t always follow natural gas prices
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines why propane prices don't always follow natural gas prices. The post Why propane prices don’t always follow...
View ArticleHow US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. The post How US energy has changed since...
View ArticlePart II: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions continues to examine why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. The post Part II: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded...
View ArticlePart III: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions continues to examine why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine in Part III of this series. The post Part III: How US energy has...
View ArticlePart IV: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, continues his...
View ArticlePart V: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Mark Rachal continues his examination of why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine and puts the focus on drilling activity. The post Part V: How US energy has changed since...
View ArticlePart VI: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions concludes his examination of why U.S. energy sources have changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. The post Part VI: How US energy has changed since Russia invaded...
View ArticleReview of propane fundamentals shows strong inventory builds
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores the strong inventory builds recently. The post Review of propane fundamentals shows strong...
View ArticleInventory builds are slowing; propane market takes note
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores why inventory builds are slowing. The post Inventory builds are slowing; propane market takes note...
View ArticleTwo propane industry relationships worthy of our attention
This week, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions examines two propane industry relationships that are worth monitoring. The post Two propane industry relationships worthy of our attention appeared...
View ArticleWhere have the propane inventory builds gone?
In this week's Trader's Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions evaluates where the propane inventory builds have gone. The post Where have the propane inventory builds gone? appeared first...
View ArticleCan things be simpler?
In this week's Trader's Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses propane prices and how retailers can prepare for the winter. The post Can things be simpler? appeared first on LP Gas.
View ArticleMedford accident leaves questions about supply
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses the impact of the recent explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant. The post Medford accident leaves questions about supply...
View ArticleGasoline demand is influencing crude prices
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why gasoline...
View ArticlePropane inventory gets much-needed build
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, discusses the latest propane inventory builds. The post Propane inventory gets much-needed build appeared first on LP...
View ArticlePropane demand pattern suggests need for price protection this winter
In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions reviews propane demand and pricing thus far in 2022. The post Propane demand pattern suggests need for price protection this...
View ArticleMedford incident complicates Midwest supply
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses how the explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant has impacted Midwest supply. The post Medford incident complicates Midwest...
View ArticleHigher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, reviews how higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter. The post Higher crude prices may elevate...
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