Chart 1: Daily prices natural gas – 2022-2025

US natural gas prices at 3-year high

December 9, 2025 By Mark Rachal

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

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Chart 1: Total propane demand

Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 By Mark Rachal

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

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Chart 1: U.S. distillate inventories. (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

How distillates impact propane retail operations

November 24, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains how distillate prices can impact propane retailers.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Have we reached peak propane inventories?

November 18, 2025 By Mark Rachal

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

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Photo by LP Gas staff

Industry leaders share valuable propane tank information

November 15, 2025 By LP Gas

The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares information regarding propane tanks, such as safety, tech, delivery and more.

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Chart 1: Mont Belvieu 10-year price average

No dip in propane prices this December?

November 10, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explores the possibility that the annual December propane price dip might not occur this year.

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Chart 1: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve inventory (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Supports spark rally in crude prices

October 28, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Since Oct. 20, crude prices have surged higher, and several developments are behind the increase, writes Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.

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Chart 1: Mt. Belvieu - ETR

Propane pricing reflects oversupplied market

October 20, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the current propane pricing environment.

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How to tap into growing propane markets like autogas

October 14, 2025 By LP Gas

The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares its advice on breaking into new markets.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Propane inventory draw not concerning

October 14, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the most recent Energy Information Administration status report.

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