Protecting margins when propane prices rise rapidly
January 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The quick gains in propane prices like those experienced this past week can have an immediate impact on a retail company’s bottom line.
Read More Fundamentals point to higher propane prices this winter
January 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
As long as export demand remains strong, there is likely to be continued pressure on inventory and thus support for propane prices.
Read More Propane prices on a rally this winter
December 28, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Despite ample inventories, U.S. propane prices have appreciated markedly this winter, with most of the gain coming in the last few weeks.
Read More Canadian propane producers slow exports to US
December 7, 2020 By Mark Rachal
It has been a curious year to watch the build in Canadian propane inventory. Mark Rachal offers a look at why producers are slowing exports to the U.S.
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Retail propane faces competition from export market
December 7, 2020 By Brian Richesson
The retail propane community was once a prominent component of the overall domestic demand picture, but the shale boom created other demand options.
Read More Winter is coming: A look at propane inventory going into peak demand season
November 30, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions takes a close look at propane inventory trends ahead of peak demand season.
Read More Back to the benchmarks: The latest in crude, propane pricing
November 23, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Those of you who are regular readers of Trader’s Corner will remember that we set benchmarks on crude…
Read More Understanding the separation between crude and propane
November 16, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Normally, there is a fairly close correlation between the price direction of propane and crude, but sometimes they…
Read More Advice on demand for domestic propane retailers
October 7, 2020 By Mark Rachal
The more the industry can bill and operate like a utility company and move away from the buy-and-mark-up model of a service station, the better.
Read More Mark Rachal offers insight on propane supply for winter 2020-21
October 1, 2020 By Sarah Peecher
In an interview with LP Gas, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions advises that retailers stay ahead of the game on propane cost and supply when considering the upcoming winter.
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