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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How events in Venezuela affect US crude supply
January 13, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explores how the U.S. military’s recent actions in Venezuela could impact U.S. crude oil supply.
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Reflecting on the past year of propane
December 30, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks back at how propane has behaved this year.
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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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Canadian prime minister’s energy agenda could benefit oil, gas, propane
October 13, 2025 By Gordon Feller
Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a bold, surprising transformation of Canada’s energy landscape.
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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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Energy demand not slowing down
August 26, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable.
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Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices
August 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers.
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Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes
July 14, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers.
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Opportunities in propane prices
December 30, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks ahead at propane prices in the new year and beyond, and explains the relationship between propane and crude oil.
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