Posts by Mark Rachal
Relative to West Texas Intermediate's crude price, Mont Belvieu is valued at 76 percent, while Conway is valued at 73 percent. Read more»
U.S. propane supply is growing, but not as much as in past years. Read more»
Recently, propane prices have not gone beyond 78 to 80 percent of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude’s price. Read more»
With winter approaching, the most recent data shows petrochemical companies shying away from propane as a feedstock. Read more»
As winter approaches, the Midwest, like the rest of the nation, has propane inventory levels that are below the five-year average and well below last year's. Read more»
It has been a tough three weeks for propane inventories, as the typical period of inventory build nears its end. Read more»
WTI crude is an important metric because it gives propane retailers a way to evaluate the value of the product they sell. The comparison provides needed guidance when managing the price risks associated with propane supply. Read more»
Propane prices increased after the Energy Information Administration reported U.S. propane inventory fell 1.377 million barrels for the week ending Sept. 15. Read more»
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries projects demand for its crude will average 32.83 million barrels per day in 2018. Read more»
For the week ending Sept. 1, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 6.346-million-barrel build in U.S. propane inventory. Read more»
