Posts by Mark Rachal

Dealing with propane demand volatility Posted on 20 May 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the volatility in U.S. propane demand. Read more»

Contangoed vs. backwardated crude price curves and propane prices Posted on 13 May 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal looks at the impact of crude forward price curves on propane prices. Read more»

Fractionation more of a contributor to inventory tightness than originally thought Posted on 05 May 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains how fractionator throughput has contributed to propane inventory tightness. Read more»

Update: Solving for the unknown in crazy April propane prices Posted on 28 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, gives an update on last week's conundrum of April's propane forward price curve. Read more»

Solving for the unknown in crazy April propane prices Posted on 22 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines propane's current forward price curve. Read more»

Trading versus hedging in propane futures Posted on 15 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains key concepts in propane futures. Read more»

Far-out thoughts on buying propane Posted on 07 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses the historical averages and the future of buying propane. Read more»

Playing the averages may mean missing an opportunity Posted on 01 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, warns against getting price protection for the next winter. Read more»

Ready-for-sale propane data making an impact Posted on 25 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the ready-for-sale propane data point. Read more»

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing? Posted on 18 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains what's happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices Read more»