Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Propane inventories helped, not fixed

June 9, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal reports on the state of U.S. propane inventories.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. Propane Exports 2019 Forward

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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Chart 1: Total US Propane Exports 2019 Forward (Chart courtesy of CMS)

Inventory movement raises questions about propane prices

July 15, 2024 By Mark Rachal

Improving the inventory position on the Gulf Coast will bring relief to propane markets and perhaps take some of the pressure off propane prices.

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December 2023: Propane spot prices

December 8, 2023 By LP Gas

The U.S. Energy Information Administration began forecasting spot prices at Mont Belvieu with its September Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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EIA: Propane prices steady amid higher inventories

February 10, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The residential price of propane was slightly above the previous five-year average to start the winter heating season, but its price has remained flat since.

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July 2022: US corn crop progress

July 14, 2022 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for July 2022 highlights the U.S. corn crop progress.

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June 2022: Truck driver shortage

June 7, 2022 By LP Gas

The data for June 2022 highlights the truck driver shortage in the U.S. and the number of new drivers needed in the future.

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May 2022: US petroleum product exports and imports

May 11, 2022 By LP Gas

Data for May 2022 focuses on U.S. petroleum product exports and imports from 2016 to 2021.

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Timing and opportunity

January 21, 2020 By Mark Rachal

As propane inventory rises, prices tend to fall, and as inventory falls, prices tend to rise. But we also noted some exceptions.

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Prices and inventory inversely correlated – with exceptions

January 13, 2020 By Mark Rachal

Propane inventory positions are a reflection of all underlying fundamental conditions, such as production, imports, exports and domestic demand.

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