What drives propane inventory levels?
August 3, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels.
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Should propane retailers care about rising natural gas prices?
July 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane prices are mostly influenced by crude’s price, not natural gas’s price. But the vast majority of propane supply comes from natural gas processing.
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Propane inventory continues to build at a below-average pace
July 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The relatively light build for the week ending July 9 marked the fifth week in a row of inventory building at a below-average pace.
Read More Upward pressure on propane prices continues
July 13, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane production needs to stabilize or grow to change the pricing environment so propane prices fall again, says Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.
Read More Bullish bias overtakes the propane market
July 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson
Not only does EIA data show propane inventory near five-year lows, but prices at Mont Belvieu topped the $1-a-gallon mark for the first time since 2018.
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Winter 2020-21: Lessons to learn about supply and pricing
April 14, 2021 By LP Gas
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal discusses the heating season of 2020-21, highlighting factors that led to upward pressure on propane pricing.
Read More Midwest propane retailers face trying times
March 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The Midwest has been oversupplied and low-valued long enough that it lacks investment to meet needs in high-demand periods, says Mark Rachal.
Read More Low inventory relative to demand places upward pressure on prices
February 2, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Days of supply measures available inventory to demand. As long as days of supply are trending lower, prices are certainly going to feel upward pressure.
Read More Demand, inventory fluctuations lead to big price swing
January 26, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Since last week’s Trader’s Corner, there was a dramatic change in U.S. propane prices. The change began after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Read More Fundamentals point to higher propane prices this winter
January 12, 2021 By Mark Rachal
As long as export demand remains strong, there is likely to be continued pressure on inventory and thus support for propane prices.
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