Supply keeping crude markets calm
June 17, 2019 By Mark Rachal
Recently, there have been significant threats to crude supplies, but crude markets have remained relatively calm. Crude prices…
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Growth in US propane supply exceeding demand
February 18, 2019 By Mark Rachal
Propane’s relative value to WTI crude has been falling this year. Comparing propane’s value to crude’s value is…
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Propane prices are riding the crude wave
September 4, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
All of the gain in U.S. propane’s value in 2018 can be attributed to the stronger pricing environment for crude.
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US challenged to disrupt Iranian crude exports
August 13, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Aug. 7 began the first phase of U.S. sanctions against Iran.
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Crude drilling slowdown could support propane prices
July 30, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Last week, U.S. crude production hit 11 million barrels per day for the first time ever.
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Propane inventory, prices climb: Here’s why
July 2, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Export activity in July and its resulting impact on U.S. inventory builds should be very interesting to monitor.
Read More Increases in US propane exports help balance markets
March 12, 2018 By Brian Richesson
A report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) examines U.S. propane’s relationship with world propane prices and crude oil prices.
Read More Favorable relative value for Mont Belvieu, Conway propane
February 12, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a look at propane’s relative value to crude and how it is trending compared with last year.
Read More Propane’s relative value to crude facing upward winter pressure
November 27, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane prices often go through a bit of a slump between the middle of October and the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read More What propane’s value history tells us about the market today
September 5, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane’s relative value to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark crude, continues to rise.
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