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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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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the South.

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Crude releases could make propane buyers complacent

April 17, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal evaluates how releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will impact prices.

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Crude could push propane prices

April 10, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Because propane is a byproduct, its price is heavily influenced by what is going on with other commodities, namely crude and NGLs.

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Part II: Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices

March 28, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to examine propane’s monthly average prices.

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Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices

March 21, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane’s monthly average prices.

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Propane inventory drawdown nears an end

March 14, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions reviews propane inventory changes and weather pattern shifts.

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Refineries make less fuel-use propane

March 7, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal from Cost Management Solutions evaluates the data showing refineries are making less fuel-use propane.

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Petrochemicals’ use of propane cooling to begin 2023

February 28, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal from Cost Management Solutions analyzes why petrochemicals’ use of propane is cooling.

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