Posts by Mark Rachal

Calling on propane inventories Posted on 02 Dec 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

How distillates impact propane retail operations Posted on 24 Nov 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

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

Have we reached peak propane inventories? Posted on 18 Nov 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

No dip in propane prices this December? Posted on 10 Nov 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

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

Supports spark rally in crude prices Posted on 28 Oct 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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 Posted on 20 Oct 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

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

Propane inventory draw not concerning Posted on 14 Oct 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

Following up on refinery utilization Posted on 07 Oct 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the topic of refinery utilization leading up to heating season. Read more»

Energy as a weapon in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Posted on 30 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks back on the 3 1/2 years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more»

Propane demand ahead of the winter heating season Posted on 23 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal compares current propane demand to past averages. Read more»