Can the US replace Russia’s oil and gas supply to Europe?
March 15, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, examines the ability of the U.S. to supply Europe with oil and gas.
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Can the US stop Russian energy imports and supply Europe?
March 8, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the U.S. energy position in light of the events in Ukraine.
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Propane inventory getting tighter
March 1, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines why propane inventory is getting tighter.
Read More What propane prices will do for the remainder of winter
January 3, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions provides pricing data to help propane retailers strategize for the rest of winter.
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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Mild start to heating season shrinks inventory deficit
November 9, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the propane inventory deficit and the mild start to heating season.
Read More Pullback in propane prices may indicate buying opportunity
November 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane buyers and consumers should recognize how quickly the pricing environment could change should winter heating demand finally arrive.
Read More Timely propane inventory build puts downward pressure on prices
October 26, 2021 By Mark Rachal
U.S. propane inventory increased to 73.620 million barrels as of Oct. 15, breaking a concerning downtrend in inventory from the prior two weeks.
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Propane shakes off growing list of headwinds
October 19, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses propane pricing trends and the impact of heating-degree days.
Read More Price relief despite bad inventory report
October 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Despite last week’s inventory draw, propane prices moved lower. Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains what this means for price protection.
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