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US natural gas prices at 3-year high

December 9, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explores the relationship between the current high natural gas prices and propane prices. read more

Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal discusses the current call on propane inventories heading into the winter. read more

How distillates impact propane retail operations

November 24, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains how distillate prices can impact propane retailers. read more

Have we reached peak propane inventories?

November 18, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the recent Energy Information Administration propane inventory report. read more

NYPGA ushers in new era of association leadership

November 10, 2025 - By

The New York Propane Gas Association has entered a new chapter following the hiring of Capitol Hill Management Services and Executive Director Amy Mason. read more

No dip in propane prices this December?

November 10, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explores the possibility that the annual December propane price dip might not occur this year. read more

California reigns, while 2024 propane gallon sales recede

November 6, 2025 - By

California is No. 1 in retail propane sales for the fourth straight year, and Michigan has finished as the runner-up each time. read more

Supports spark rally in crude prices

October 28, 2025 - By

Since Oct. 20, crude prices have surged higher, and several developments are behind the increase, writes Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions. read more

Propane pricing reflects oversupplied market

October 20, 2025 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the current propane pricing environment. read more

Propane inventory draw not concerning

October 14, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the most recent Energy Information Administration status report. read more