Challenges, opportunities test retailers’ business models
January 8, 2018 By Michael Sloan and Eric Kuhle
In 2018, ICF expects the retail propane industry to be characterized by transformation and change.
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EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts propane pricing trends through March
December 1, 2017 By Joe McCarthy
As a result of higher crude oil prices, colder expected winter temperatures and lower fuel inventories than last winter, the EIA predicts propane prices will remain high through March.
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Propane’s relative value to crude facing upward winter pressure
November 27, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane prices often go through a bit of a slump between the middle of October and the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read More Weighing the risks associated with locking in propane prices
November 20, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Relative to West Texas Intermediate’s crude price, Mont Belvieu is valued at 76 percent, while Conway is valued at 73 percent.
Read More Propane faces support from crude market bullishness
October 30, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Recently, propane prices have not gone beyond 78 to 80 percent of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude’s price.
Read More What happens when petchems shy away from propane?
October 23, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
With winter approaching, the most recent data shows petrochemical companies shying away from propane as a feedstock.
Read More Traders’ position conflicts with Midwest price movement
October 16, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
As winter approaches, the Midwest, like the rest of the nation, has propane inventory levels that are below the five-year average and well below last year’s.
Read More A look at propane’s current value relative to WTI crude
October 5, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
WTI crude is an important metric because it gives propane retailers a way to evaluate the value of the product they sell. The comparison provides needed guidance when managing the price risks associated with propane supply.
Read More Export demands have slowed, but US inventories lack growth
May 8, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane prices have been falling since mid-April as weakening export economics worry traders.
Read More Fundamentals should keep prices well above last year’s low levels
March 6, 2017 By Dale Delay and Mark Rachal
The growth in propane supply has been extraordinary, especially from 2012 to 2015. However, the growth in supply has slowed dramatically.
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