Posts by Mark Rachal

Iran peace deal’s impact on propane markets Posted on 15 Jun 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal shares how a potential peace deal in the U.S.-Iran war could affect propane markets, prices and inventories. Read more»

How the US-Iran war draws on propane inventory Posted on 08 Jun 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

How ongoing supply disruptions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are tightening inventories and reshaping global pricing dynamics. Read more»

Record-high propane exports are a potential game changer Posted on 02 Jun 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal examines the landscape of propane exports and what the current record-high numbers could mean for the future. Read more»

Global LPG supply flows change dramatically Posted on 26 May 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal covers the U.S.-Iran war's impacts on the flows of liquefied petroleum gas. Read more»

Much-needed propane inventory build Posted on 19 May 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal provides a welcome update on the state of U.S. propane inventories. Read more»

Propane prices remain stable, relatively cheap Posted on 11 May 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal parses through what is impacting propane prices and inventories. Read more»

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories Posted on 05 May 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal examines the state of U.S. propane inventories after recent draws. Read more»

Global demand increases for US propane exports Posted on 27 Apr 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal reports on the rising demand for U.S. propane exports. Read more»

The US-Iran war’s effects on propane: A recap Posted on 17 Apr 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, we look back at recent reporting from Mark Rachal and Brian Richesson on the conflict between the United States and Iran. Read more»

US propane production reaches over 3 million bpd Posted on 13 Apr 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the impact of record-high U.S. propane production numbers. Read more»