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Inventory position has changed price curve Posted on 05 Jun 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes the latest propane inventory build and how it will impact the forward price of propane. Read more»

Propane inventories are setting five-year highs Posted on 30 May 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes why propane inventories are still setting five-year highs. Read more»

How hedging differs in the propane industry Posted on 22 May 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, explains hedging in the propane industry. Read more»

Reactions to record low US propane demand Posted on 15 May 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses U.S. propane demand reaching a record low. Read more»

Is it a good time to buy propane? Posted on 08 May 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, reviews propane's price and how to determine when to buy. Read more»

Crude, natural gas drilling is slowing Posted on 01 May 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes how a slowdown in crude and natural gas drilling could impact propane prices. Read more»

Propane exports reach record high Posted on 24 Apr 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane exports. Read more»

Crude releases could make propane buyers complacent Posted on 17 Apr 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Cost Management Solutions' Mark Rachal evaluates how releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will impact prices. Read more»

Crude could push propane prices Posted on 10 Apr 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Because propane is a byproduct, its price is heavily influenced by what is going on with other commodities, namely crude and NGLs. Read more»

Inventory draws support propane prices Posted on 03 Apr 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes the latest inventory draws and the reflected propane prices. Read more»