TAG: Mark Rachal

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine occurred near the end of the winter heating season, adding to market volatility. (Photo: sandsun/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Energy as a weapon in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

September 30, 2025 By

Mark Rachal looks back on the 3 1/2 years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Chart 1: Monthly U.S. propane supplied

Propane demand ahead of the winter heating season

September 23, 2025 By

Mark Rachal compares current propane demand to past averages.

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Chart 1: Total United States propane/propylene inventory

Where propane inventories stand as winter nears

September 15, 2025 By

Mark Rachal examines the current state of propane inventories.

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Getting ahead of rising propane prices

September 8, 2025 By

Mark Rachal discusses strategies for price protection in the face of rising propane prices.

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Chart 1: Brent crude price premium to WTI crude

What the future holds for crude prices

September 2, 2025 By

Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs’ predictions for crude prices and supply.

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Chart 1: Total petroleum products supplied

Energy demand not slowing down

August 26, 2025 By

Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable.

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Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Why propane prices are lower this year

August 19, 2025 By

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices.

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Chart 1: Crude oil - WTI

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices

August 11, 2025 By

Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers.

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Global events have driven the price of diesel higher. (Photo: ronniechua/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How to use swaps as price protection

August 4, 2025 By

Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane.

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Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers

July 29, 2025 By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July.

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