Posts by Mark Rachal

Crude situation in Iran starting to improve Posted on 17 Aug 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains why the concerns about crude supplies are abating. Read more»

Propane retains good value as demand declines Posted on 10 Aug 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal describes the circumstances surrounding propane's value and demand. Read more»

Unexpected rise in US propane inventories Posted on 03 Aug 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal describes what he calls a remarkable rise in U.S. propane inventories. Read more»

Distillate prices becoming brutal Posted on 27 Jul 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains the catalyst behind the meteoric rise in distillate prices. Read more»

Noticeable jump in ready-for-sale propane inventories Posted on 20 Jul 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal analyzes the recent increase in ready-for-sale propane inventories. Read more»

Geopolitics send crude and propane prices higher Posted on 13 Jul 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains how the renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted crude and propane prices. Read more»

Crude still not out of the woods Posted on 29 Jun 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal reexamines the state of crude oil pricing. Read more»

The US, Iran and propane: A retrospective Posted on 22 Jun 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal looks back on his recent analyses and predictions about the U.S.-Iran war. Read more»

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»