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Propane inventory build is a shocker

January 6, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal makes sense of the surprise build in propane inventories from the end of 2025. read more

Aaron Huizenga looks back at the propane industry’s 2025

January 1, 2026 - By

Aaron Huizenga looks back at the propane industry's 2025 and is looking ahead at what's to come in 2026. read more

Reflecting on the past year of propane

December 30, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal looks back at how propane has behaved this year. read more

Dip in US propane production not a concern

December 23, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, explains why he is not concerned about the dip in U.S. propane production. read more

Top propane industry posts of 2025

December 17, 2025 - By

Here are the propane industry topics that most interested LP Gas readers in 2025. read more

Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2025

December 15, 2025 - By

We're ranking the Top 10 Trader's Corner articles of 2025, revealing the propane market topics that interested readers the most. read more

US natural gas prices at 3-year high

December 9, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explores the relationship between the current high natural gas prices and propane prices. read more

Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal discusses the current call on propane inventories heading into the winter. read more

How distillates impact propane retail operations

November 24, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains how distillate prices can impact propane retailers. read more

Have we reached peak propane inventories?

November 18, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the recent Energy Information Administration propane inventory report. read more