Crude situation in Iran starting to improve
August 17, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains why the concerns about crude supplies are abating.
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Iran peace deal’s impact on propane markets
June 15, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal shares how a potential peace deal in the U.S.-Iran war could affect propane markets, prices and inventories.
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US crude position in the second month of the US-Iran war
March 30, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at U.S. crude prices and inventories as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues.
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Making sense of volatile crude inventories
March 2, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal parses through the first quarter of U.S. crude inventories data.
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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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What the future holds for crude prices
September 2, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs’ predictions for crude prices and supply.
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Crude inventories down as refineries roar
June 17, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal tries to figure out what the deal is with crude inventories.
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Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices
February 10, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude’s impact on propane prices.
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US propane inventories highest ever
October 21, 2024 By Mark Rachal
U.S. propane inventories are the highest they have ever been and may go even higher before the sustained drawdown begins.
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Crude inventory pattern impacts propane prices
July 22, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers interested in getting protection against higher prices this winter have been hoping the recent run-up in propane prices would reverse itself and give them an opportunity to obtain that protection at a more favorable price.
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