Evaluating the state of crude prices
July 10, 2023 By Mark Rachal
If crude prices stay where they are or trend higher, it won’t take much improvement in the propane fundamental picture to see a rapid rise in propane’s price.
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Propane retailers fulfill ‘dual mandate’ to manage price risk
July 3, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers can manage the risk of the unknown by making decisions based on the opportunities or threats the market presents at any given moment.
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Propane inventory possibilities to start the winter
June 26, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions looks at the high, low and average propane inventory builds from this point in the year to the first week of October.
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Propane prices point to buying opportunity
June 20, 2023 By Mark Rachal
The worst enemy of a good buying opportunity is the hope of a perfect buying opportunity, according to Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.
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Inventory position has changed price curve
June 5, 2023 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes the latest propane inventory build and how it will impact the forward price of propane.
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Propane inventories are setting five-year highs
May 30, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes why propane inventories are still setting five-year highs.
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How hedging differs in the propane industry
May 22, 2023 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, explains hedging in the propane industry.
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Reactions to record low US propane demand
May 15, 2023 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses U.S. propane demand reaching a record low.
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Is it a good time to buy propane?
May 8, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, reviews propane’s price and how to determine when to buy.
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Crude, natural gas drilling is slowing
May 1, 2023 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes how a slowdown in crude and natural gas drilling could impact propane prices.
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