Chart 1: Total U.S. propane exports

The US, Iran and propane: A retrospective

June 22, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks back on his recent analyses and predictions about the U.S.-Iran war.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane exports

Record-high propane exports are a potential game changer

June 2, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the landscape of propane exports and what the current record-high numbers could mean for the future.

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Q1 review: War in Iran disrupts LPG, energy markets

June 1, 2026 By Brian Richesson

The first quarter of 2026 was marked by significant disruption across global LPG and energy markets owing to geopolitical tensions, reports Dorian LPG Ltd.

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Chart 1: Global seaborne LPG supply – Pre-conflict mix

Global LPG supply flows change dramatically

May 26, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal covers the U.S.-Iran war’s impacts on the flows of liquefied petroleum gas.

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US propane, butane exports reach record highs

May 15, 2026 By LP Gas

U.S. propane and butane exports continued their upswings, setting records again in data tallied for 2025.

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Chart 1: Belvieu propane percentage of crude

Propane prices remain stable, relatively cheap

May 11, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal parses through what is impacting propane prices and inventories.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane exports

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories

May 5, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the state of U.S. propane inventories after recent draws.

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Chart 1: Crude and propane closing prices

Global demand increases for US propane exports

April 27, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal reports on the rising demand for U.S. propane exports.

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Chart 1: Top U.S. propane export destinations (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Breaking down US propane exports by destination

January 26, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines key export destinations of U.S. propane to see if any of those destinations had a significant decrease in volume in 2025.

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Chart 3: Yearly U.S. propane exports

Propane exports slow; inventories soar

January 20, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the connection between the slowdown in U.S. propane exports and high propane inventories.

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