Posts by Mark Rachal

Energy as a weapon in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Posted on 30 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks back on the 3 1/2 years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more»

Propane demand ahead of the winter heating season Posted on 23 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal compares current propane demand to past averages. Read more»

Where propane inventories stand as winter nears Posted on 15 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal examines the current state of propane inventories. Read more»

Getting ahead of rising propane prices Posted on 08 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal discusses strategies for price protection in the face of rising propane prices. Read more»

What the future holds for crude prices Posted on 02 Sep 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs' predictions for crude prices and supply. Read more»

Energy demand not slowing down Posted on 26 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable. Read more»

Why propane prices are lower this year Posted on 19 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices. Read more»

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices Posted on 11 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers. Read more»

How to use swaps as price protection Posted on 04 Aug 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane. Read more»

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers Posted on 29 Jul 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July. Read more»