Omicron variant resets oil and gas markets
December 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, discusses how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has impacted propane prices.
Read More Major propane price correction continues
November 23, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane markets are in the midst of a major price correction of around 25 percent and counting, which is very significant.
Read More Pullback in propane prices may indicate buying opportunity
November 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers and consumers should recognize how quickly the pricing environment could change should winter heating demand finally arrive.
Read More Timely propane inventory build puts downward pressure on prices
October 26, 2021 By Mark Rachal
U.S. propane inventory increased to 73.620 million barrels as of Oct. 15, breaking a concerning downtrend in inventory from the prior two weeks.
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Propane shakes off growing list of headwinds
October 19, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses propane pricing trends and the impact of heating-degree days.
Read More Price relief despite bad inventory report
October 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Despite last week’s inventory draw, propane prices moved lower. Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains what this means for price protection.
Read More No price relief despite good inventory report
October 5, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions offers steps propane buyers can take to protect themselves from rising propane prices this winter.
Read More Strategies for managing high propane prices
September 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions says propane fundamentals and crude price outlooks suggest high propane prices are here to stay this winter.
Read More Strategies for managing rapidly rising propane prices
September 21, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane is currently trading at highs for the year, even taking into consideration the “spike” in Conway prices in February.
Read More Robust propane demand limiting inventory build
September 14, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers must go into their peak demand period assuming they will continue to see strong competition for the available supply.
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