Contangoed vs. backwardated crude price curves and propane prices
May 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at the impact of crude forward price curves on propane prices.
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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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The dreaded propane price spike
January 21, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices.
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Can the propane industry handle this winter storm?
January 6, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines how the latest winter storm and falling temperatures could impact propane prices.
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Could propane prices fall in December?
December 2, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains why propane prices may fall this December.
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Propane price movement driven by export terminal maintenance
October 7, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal describes the events behind the recent change in propane prices.
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Reconsider: Is it a good time to buy propane?
September 9, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Every propane retailer has asked someone or something at one point or another if it is a good time to buy propane.
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Buy window for propane finally open again
August 5, 2024 By Mark Rachal
The buy window for propane has opened again for the first time since the end of May.
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Cushing trading hub for crude becomes central focus
October 2, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Crude inventories are reaching seriously low levels in Cushing, Oklahoma, a major trading hub for the U.S. Read more about the impacts on the market.
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Propane prices turn lower
September 25, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, gives an overview of propane prices headed into winter.
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