Posts by Mark Rachal
EIA data shows that propane demand exceeded supply, resulting in a 10-million-barrel draw in propane inventory. That helped support higher propane prices. Read more»
Mark Rachal expands an analysis of historical market trends to determine guidance on where propane prices might start during next winter. Read more»
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions provides pricing data to help propane retailers strategize for the rest of winter. Read more»
This week’s data suggests export reporting got back on track, but we still need to monitor for the possibility of an increase in overall demand. Read more»
For the week ending Dec. 10, U.S. propane exports dropped to 847,000 barrels per day (bpd) – 509,000 bpd less than the same week last year. Read more»
In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, shares a heating season update for propane marketers. Read more»
In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, discusses how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has impacted propane prices. Read more»
Propane markets are in the midst of a major price correction of around 25 percent and counting, which is very significant. Read more»
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the propane inventory deficit and the mild start to heating season. Read more»
Propane buyers and consumers should recognize how quickly the pricing environment could change should winter heating demand finally arrive. Read more»









