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Posts by Mark Rachal

Looking forward to next winter and beyond Posted on 15 Apr 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In preparation for next winter, Mark Rachal focuses on the buying plan for a propane retailer that will be executed over the next couple of months. Read more»

Natural gas production slowing Posted on 08 Apr 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines why natural gas production is slowing and how it will impact propane. Read more»

Propane production recovers to near-record levels Posted on 01 Apr 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

As production has increased over the past few weeks, so have propane inventories. Read more»

What in the world? The influence of US propane exports Posted on 25 Mar 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, delves into the impact of propane exports on the recent price increases. Read more»

Breaking down the new propane inventory number Posted on 18 Mar 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how the Energy Information Administration’s new data point will benefit propane industry members. Read more»

Is there an opportunity in the propane market? Posted on 11 Mar 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Propane prices have been declining since the middle of February. The market feels bearish – and with good reason. Read more»

US is oversupplied with propane Posted on 04 Mar 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the balance of U.S. propane supply and demand. Read more»

Tighter refined fuels inventories could be ahead Posted on 26 Feb 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses the impacts of a tighter inventory for refined fuels this summer. Read more»

Propane demand continues at record high Posted on 20 Feb 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal says it may take a while to relieve some of the recent pressure on prices but thinks inventory tightness is more temporary than systemic. Read more»

Back to backwardation for crude Posted on 12 Feb 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains why fundamentals are not the only factors impacting commodities trading. Read more»