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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Propane retains good value as demand declines
August 10, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal describes the circumstances surrounding propane’s value and demand.
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Distillate prices becoming brutal
July 27, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains the catalyst behind the meteoric rise in distillate prices.
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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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Crude production declines; prices surge
April 6, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal continues his analysis of the U.S.-Iran war’s impacts on crude, focusing on crude production.
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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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Overseas markets lift US propane prices
March 23, 2026 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal compares U.S. and overseas crude benchmarks and their impacts on propane prices.
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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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Federal ruling protects Line 5 pipeline in Straits of Mackinac
January 5, 2026 By Brian Richesson
A federal judge thwarted a long-running attempt by the state of Michigan to stop Enbridge from operating the segment of Line 5 running under the Straits of Mackinac.
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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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