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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Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2025
December 15, 2025 By Brian Richesson
We’re ranking the Top 10 Trader’s Corner articles of 2025, revealing the propane market topics that interested readers the most.
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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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Why propane prices are lower this year
August 19, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices.
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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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