Posts by Mark Rachal
As things stand now, which is what we must base decisions upon, it is looking more like an entry point to hedge winter propane anywhere sub-dollar is feasible. Read more»
Amid volatility in propane prices, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains the difference between two financial tools: swaps and physicals. Read more»
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»
