Trump executive orders: What propane businesses, consumers need to know
April 24, 2025 By Chris Daly
DCC Propane has analyzed the initial reaction to the announcements.
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EIA: Energy trade value between US, Mexico falls
August 14, 2024 By Brian Richesson
Lower fuel prices more than offset the increase in the volume of energy trade between the two countries.
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Crude inventory pattern impacts propane prices
July 22, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers interested in getting protection against higher prices this winter have been hoping the recent run-up in propane prices would reverse itself and give them an opportunity to obtain that protection at a more favorable price.
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Inventory build resets market
April 22, 2024 By Mark Rachal
This week, Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a closer look at the current market and the recent inventory build.
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Looking forward to next winter and beyond
April 15, 2024 By Mark Rachal
In preparation for next winter, Mark Rachal focuses on the buying plan for a propane retailer that will be executed over the next couple of months.
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Natural gas production slowing
April 8, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines why natural gas production is slowing and how it will impact propane.
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Propane production recovers to near-record levels
April 1, 2024 By Mark Rachal
As production has increased over the past few weeks, so have propane inventories.
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What in the world? The influence of US propane exports
March 25, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, delves into the impact of propane exports on the recent price increases.
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Breaking down the new propane inventory number
March 18, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how the Energy Information Administration’s new data point will benefit propane industry members.
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Tighter refined fuels inventories could be ahead
February 26, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses the impacts of a tighter inventory for refined fuels this summer.
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