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»

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

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»

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