Propane inventory just keeps building
November 29, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Inventory is 9.7 percent above its five-year average. We have only seen inventory higher than this four times in the past 19 years, says Mark Rachal of CMS.
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Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes
November 1, 2022 By Brian Richesson
It’s time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points.
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Propane continues to lead US petroleum product exports
October 18, 2022 By Brian Richesson
Propane was the most-exported U.S. petroleum product in the first half of 2022 by volume, continuing a trend that started in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Leaders stress propane supply planning in volatile market
October 4, 2022 By Brian Richesson
In addition to the weather, propane marketers now must consider how energy market movements owing to the war in Ukraine could impact their operations.
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NPGA webinar covers crop progress, propane supply forecasts
September 5, 2022 By Brian Richesson
National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) webinar participants spoke about the progress being made with the corn crop and presented propane supply forecasts.
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Propane demand pattern suggests need for price protection this winter
August 9, 2022 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions reviews propane demand and pricing thus far in 2022.
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US propane prices fall from multiyear highs
February 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson
EIA says a mild start to the winter heating season caused U.S. propane prices to decline from their highest starting price level for a heating season since 2014.
Read More Propane exports rise: What that means for demand, pricing
December 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
This week’s data suggests export reporting got back on track, but we still need to monitor for the possibility of an increase in overall demand.
Read More Propane exports drop: What to expect next
December 21, 2021 By Mark Rachal
For the week ending Dec. 10, U.S. propane exports dropped to 847,000 barrels per day (bpd) – 509,000 bpd less than the same week last year.
Read More Lingering impacts of COVID-19, market factors challenge retailers
November 16, 2021 By Brian Richesson
A number of industry sources have weighed in on winter preparation, positive developments and still the potential for supply-and-distribution disruptions.
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