Blue Flame Blog

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories

May 4, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal examines the state of U.S. propane inventories after recent draws. read more

Global demand increases for US propane exports

April 27, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal reports on the rising demand for U.S. propane exports. read more

The US-Iran war’s effects on propane: A recap

April 17, 2026 - By and

This week, we look back at recent reporting from Mark Rachal and Brian Richesson on the conflict between the United States and Iran. read more

US propane production reaches over 3 million bpd

April 13, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the impact of record-high U.S. propane production numbers. read more

Aaron Huizenga on leadership standards

April 12, 2026 - By

Aaron Huizenga encourages a "lead, don't tell" approach to leadership standards. read more

Crude production declines; prices surge

April 6, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal continues his analysis of the U.S.-Iran war's impacts on crude, focusing on crude production. read more

US crude position in the second month of the US-Iran war

March 30, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal looks at U.S. crude prices and inventories as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. read more

Aaron Huizenga shares how asking the right questions builds better solutions

March 28, 2026 - By

It takes some work and some practice, but questions, properly applied, are a very powerful tool. read more

This article is tagged with , , and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

Overseas markets lift US propane prices

March 23, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal compares U.S. and overseas crude benchmarks and their impacts on propane prices. read more

Closing of Strait of Hormuz impacts energy exports

March 16, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal explains the threat Iran poses to energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. read more