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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US propane prices rise 30% in 2020-21 heating season
April 28, 2021 By Brian Richesson
The price change was the largest within-season increase in residential propane prices since the 2013-14 season.
Read More Establish buying criteria to identify opportunities
April 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Retailers that evaluate market conditions and establish buying criteria based on that evaluation may find that they captured the lowest price of the year.
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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 The logic behind managing propane price risk
April 6, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers should use all of the market knowledge and risk management tools available to lower supply cost, says Mark Rachal of CMS.
Read More Caution warranted for buying next-winter propane
March 30, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Two propane supply trends could warrant some caution about buying propane for next winter, says Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.
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