Blue Flame Blog

US refineries not meeting demand

August 31, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal explains why refineries can't keep up with fuel demand. read more

Propane inventories break record high

August 24, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal crunches the numbers on the record-high propane inventories. read more

Crude situation in Iran starting to improve

August 17, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal explains why the concerns about crude supplies are abating. read more

Aaron Huizenga on why great leaders don’t jump to conclusions

August 13, 2026 - By

Effective leadership demands asking the right questions before rushing to solutions. read more

Propane retains good value as demand declines

August 10, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal describes the circumstances surrounding propane's value and demand. read more

Unexpected rise in US propane inventories

August 3, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal describes what he calls a remarkable rise in U.S. propane inventories. read more

Distillate prices becoming brutal

July 27, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal explains the catalyst behind the meteoric rise in distillate prices. read more

Noticeable jump in ready-for-sale propane inventories

July 20, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal analyzes the recent increase in ready-for-sale propane inventories. read more

Aaron Huizenga on the power of self-awareness

July 19, 2026 - By

Self-awareness is a powerful leadership tool, but do you truly know how others perceive your strengths and weaknesses? read more

Geopolitics send crude and propane prices higher

July 13, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal explains how the renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted crude and propane prices. read more