Posts by Mark Rachal
In recent weeks, Trader’s Corner has looked at the reasons for the ultra-low price environment that has developed for U.S. propane. We have explored what happened with propane prices during... Read more»
As propane inventory rises, prices tend to fall, and as inventory falls, prices tend to rise. But we also noted some exceptions. Read more»
Propane inventory positions are a reflection of all underlying fundamental conditions, such as production, imports, exports and domestic demand. Read more»
Image: Cost Management Solutions. Click to expand. As we look back on 2019 concerning propane, we would have to call it the year of production. Last week in Trader’s Corner,... Read more»
It is the middle of winter, yet propane prices are falling even as crude prices rise. Read more»
This past Wednesday, the Energy Information Administration released its Weekly Petroleum Status Report, showing data collected for the week ending Dec. 6. Read more»
Natural gas fundamentals are very important for propane retailers to monitor, since 80 percent of propane supply comes from natural gas processing. Read more»
Drilled/uncompleted well inventory drops as drilling activity slows. U.S. producers have been drilling oil wells faster than they could complete them. Read more»
In this Trader’s Corner, we will focus on the changes in the price relationship between Mont Belvieu and Conway, Kansas, between last year and now. Read more»
There has been a shift in the price relationship between Mont Belvieu propane and Hattiesburg propane over the past year. Read more»
