Posts by Mark Rachal
In last week’s Trader’s Corner, we discussed the large 6.172-million-barrel draw in U.S. propane inventory. That huge draw was followed by a 3.013-million-barrel draw in inventory. That is a decline... Read more»
U.S. propane inventory remains near five-year highs, despite an above-average 6.172 million-barrel draw on propane inventory for the week ending Feb. 7. Image: Cost Management Solutions Click to expand. We... Read more»
In recent editions of Trader’s Corner, we discussed the ultra-low price environment for propane, how propane fundamentals have driven prices lower and more. Read more»
In this issue of Trader's Corner, Cost Management Solutions takes a look at how and why propane prices rebounded from January 2016 through October 2018. Read more»
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»









