Posts by Mark Rachal
Since last week’s Trader’s Corner, there was a dramatic change in U.S. propane prices. The change began after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Read more»
The quick gains in propane prices like those experienced this past week can have an immediate impact on a retail company’s bottom line. Read more»
As long as export demand remains strong, there is likely to be continued pressure on inventory and thus support for propane prices. Read more»
Propane inventories are still more than adequate, but the focus is on the trends. How will these trends change in 2021? Read more»
Despite ample inventories, U.S. propane prices have appreciated markedly this winter, with most of the gain coming in the last few weeks. Read more»
It has been a curious year to watch the build in Canadian propane inventory. Mark Rachal offers a look at why producers are slowing exports to the U.S. Read more»
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions takes a close look at propane inventory trends ahead of peak demand season. Read more»
Those of you who are regular readers of Trader’s Corner will remember that we set benchmarks on crude and propane early this year. We discussed in several Trader’s Corners the... Read more»
Normally, there is a fairly close correlation between the price direction of propane and crude, but sometimes they can separate. As a propane buyer, it isn’t a bad idea to... Read more»
President-elect Joe Biden's outlook on energy is considerably different than outgoing President Donald Trump's. Mark Rachal explains how. Read more»









