
Mark Rachal
Posts by Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains what's happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices Read more»
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Read more»
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand. Read more»
Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced. Read more»
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how OPEC helped the United States become the world’s largest propane exporter. Read more»
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude's impact on propane prices. Read more»
Mark Rachal examines the January cold's impact on U.S. propane supply and argues that confidence in propane supply remains high. Read more»
Mark Rachal explains how propane retailers can take long and short positions on propane. Read more»
Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices. Read more»
Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection. Read more»