Posts by Mark Rachal
The primary mission of Cost Management Solutions is to provide propane retailers and consumers with critical information and analysis, along with access to hedging tools, allowing them to manage the... Read more»
For the week ending Sept. 14, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported U.S. propane/propylene production exceeded 2 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first time. Propane production has been... Read more»
U.S. distillate inventory made a major jump last week that helped significantly reduce the shortfall in inventory levels. For the week ending Sept. 7, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported... Read more»
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported U.S. propane inventory was up 2.004 million barrels for the week ending Aug. 31. The build left total U.S. inventory at 73.404 million barrels,... Read more»
All of the gain in U.S. propane's value in 2018 can be attributed to the stronger pricing environment for crude. Read more»
Here are the factors impacting the recent price spread between Conway propane and Mont Belvieu LST propane. Read more»
For as far out as can be seen, propane supply will be much higher than domestic demand. Read more»
Aug. 7 began the first phase of U.S. sanctions against Iran. Read more»
In July, U.S. propane exports kicked into higher gear. Read more»
Last week, U.S. crude production hit 11 million barrels per day for the first time ever. Read more»








