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Propane inventories are well positioned for winter Posted on 25 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane inventory levels as we approach winter. Read more»

One curve to watch: Propane’s relative valuation to crude Posted on 18 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane's relative valuation to crude. Read more»

Is it time to buy propane price protection this winter? Posted on 11 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates whether or not propane price protection should be considered for this winter. Read more»

Part III: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ Posted on 04 Oct 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to discuss the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter. Read more»

Part II: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter Posted on 26 Sep 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, elaborates on the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter. Read more»

Part I: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter Posted on 20 Sep 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter. Read more»

Not all inventory builds are created equal Posted on 13 Sep 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

There have been some solid inventory builds for U.S. propane over the past couple of weeks, pushing the total to 7 percent higher than last year. Read more»

How propane rejection could impact supply, pricing Posted on 07 Sep 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions examines how a potential propane rejection could impact supply and pricing this winter. Read more»

How natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing Posted on 30 Aug 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines how natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing. Read more»

Higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter Posted on 23 Aug 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, reviews how higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter. Read more»