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Posts by Mark Rachal

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing? Posted on 14 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal explains what's happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices Read more»

It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off Posted on 11 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Read more»

Falling domestic propane demand Posted on 04 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand. Read more»

Correcting a common misconception about propane supply Posted on 25 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced. Read more»

OPEC’s role in US propane exports Posted on 18 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

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»

Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices Posted on 10 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude's impact on propane prices. Read more»

January cold impacts US propane supply Posted on 03 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal examines the January cold's impact on U.S. propane supply and argues that confidence in propane supply remains high. Read more»

Propane speculation for retailers Posted on 27 Jan 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how propane retailers can take long and short positions on propane. Read more»

The dreaded propane price spike Posted on 21 Jan 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices. Read more»

A look back at 2024 propane pricing Posted on 13 Jan 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection. Read more»