Posts by Mark Rachal

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»

Part II: Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices Posted on 28 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to examine propane's monthly average prices. Read more»

Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices Posted on 21 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane's monthly average prices. Read more»

Propane inventory drawdown nears an end Posted on 14 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions reviews propane inventory changes and weather pattern shifts. Read more»

Refineries make less fuel-use propane Posted on 07 Mar 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal from Cost Management Solutions evaluates the data showing refineries are making less fuel-use propane. Read more»