Bearish factors undermine propane’s value
April 10, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane’s relative value to West Texas Intermediate crude is already slightly below the low end of the range we expected for this summer.
Read More Price spread between Mont Belvieu, Conway balloons
February 26, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
As the impacts of winter demand wane this time of year, it is not unusual to see Conway prices move toward the weak side.
Read More Favorable relative value for Mont Belvieu, Conway propane
February 12, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a look at propane’s relative value to crude and how it is trending compared with last year.
Read More Seeking opportunity to secure supplies, lock prices next winter
February 5, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
It is now the homestretch for winter, but forecasts for a cold February mean there is much work still to be done.
Read More Propane’s relative value to crude facing upward winter pressure
November 27, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane prices often go through a bit of a slump between the middle of October and the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read More Weighing the risks associated with locking in propane prices
November 20, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Relative to West Texas Intermediate’s crude price, Mont Belvieu is valued at 76 percent, while Conway is valued at 73 percent.
Read More EIA: Colder weather, higher energy costs to raise household expenditures this winter
October 19, 2017 By LP Gas
As the winter season approaches, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts average household expenditures for all major home heating fuels will rise.
Read More Traders’ position conflicts with Midwest price movement
October 16, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
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 Defining and analyzing speculative propane positions
June 19, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
A majority of traders are in the propane business in some way, shape or form.
Read More Petrochemical companies backing away from propane
June 12, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane inventory has increased 10.774 million barrels since its first build for this year, which occurred during the week ending April 21.
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