

Mark RachalDale Delay
Posts by Dale Delay
This past Wednesday, the Energy Information Administration released its Weekly Petroleum Status Report, showing data collected for the week ending Dec. 6. Read more»
Most readers of this report know Cost Management Solutions is a company that provides support to retailers that want to hedge. Hedging is often misunderstood as to what it is supposed to accomplish. Read more»
The propane inventory number reported each week by the Energy Information Administration also includes propylene. Propylene is a non-fuel used in the petrochemical industry primarily to make polypropylene, which is... Read more»
Unless something dramatically changes for propane fundamentals, it is difficult to picture a rebound in propane prices without a rebound in crude prices. Read more»
Adequate propane production and supply is keeping propane prices heavily tied to the fortunes of crude’s price. The chart above plots Mont Belvieu LST propane’s price in cents per gallon... Read more»
U.S. propane inventory has been declining at an above-average pace over the last few weeks. Find out more about the two factors contributing to the inventory decline. Read more»
The premium Mont Belvieu propane carried over Conway propane this summer has shrunk considerably this fall. Conway propane was much lower than Mont Belvieu propane last winter. As the price... Read more»
Until growth in propane export demand starts looking comparable to growth in production, propane inventory should hold up well. Read more»
Propane retailers that only use price to try to steal customers are among the worst opportunity buyers. Read more»
Throughout the summer, we monitor inventory builds very carefully and provide data and analysis in our daily reports. By this time of year, we usually start monitoring heating degree-days and... Read more»