Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to evaluate the current state of crude prices. Read more»

The growing strength in crude’s price is a threat to propane retailers trying to hedge against higher prices this winter. Read more»

If crude prices stay where they are or trend higher, it won’t take much improvement in the propane fundamental picture to see a rapid rise in propane’s price. Read more»

Propane retailers can manage the risk of the unknown by making decisions based on the opportunities or threats the market presents at any given moment. Read more»

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions looks at the high, low and average propane inventory builds from this point in the year to the first week of October. Read more»

The worst enemy of a good buying opportunity is the hope of a perfect buying opportunity, according to Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions. Read more»

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»

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

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

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