Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Propane inventories fall as summer ends

September 8, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explores how rising domestic and foreign demand is making propane inventories fall.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Propane inventories break record high

August 24, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal crunches the numbers on the record-high propane inventories.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Unexpected rise in US propane inventories

August 3, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal describes what he calls a remarkable rise in U.S. propane inventories.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Noticeable jump in ready-for-sale propane inventories

July 20, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal analyzes the recent increase in ready-for-sale propane inventories.

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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: Crude and propane closing prices

Iran peace deal’s impact on propane markets

June 15, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal shares how a potential peace deal in the U.S.-Iran war could affect propane markets, prices and inventories.

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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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Chart 1: U.S. propane/propylene demand

Much-needed propane inventory build

May 19, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal provides a welcome update on the state of U.S. propane inventories.

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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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