Posts by Mark Rachal

Why propane prices are lower this year Posted on 19 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices Posted on 11 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

How to use swaps as price protection Posted on 04 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

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

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers Posted on 29 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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

Patience is paying off in propane price protection Posted on 22 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price. Read more»

Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes Posted on 14 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers. Read more»

More on propane demand Posted on 08 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal takes a closer look at propane demand. Read more»

Revisiting propane inventories Posted on 01 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal is happy to say that propane inventories could be considered fixed … almost. Read more»

Bad propane pricing environment could have been worse Posted on 24 Jun 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains the current propane pricing environment. Read more»

Crude inventories down as refineries roar Posted on 17 Jun 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal tries to figure out what the deal is with crude inventories. Read more»