Posts by Mark Rachal

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories Posted on 04 May 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog 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»

Crude production declines; prices surge Posted on 06 Apr 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal continues his analysis of the U.S.-Iran war's impacts on crude, focusing on crude production. Read more»

US crude position in the second month of the US-Iran war Posted on 30 Mar 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal looks at U.S. crude prices and inventories as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. Read more»

Overseas markets lift US propane prices Posted on 23 Mar 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal compares U.S. and overseas crude benchmarks and their impacts on propane prices. Read more»

Closing of Strait of Hormuz impacts energy exports Posted on 16 Mar 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains the threat Iran poses to energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Read more»

Impacts of US-Iran conflict on propane market Posted on 09 Mar 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains how the current conflict between the United States and Iran is impacting the global propane market. Read more»

Making sense of volatile crude inventories Posted on 02 Mar 2026 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal parses through the first quarter of U.S. crude inventories data. Read more»