Price spread between Mont Belvieu, Conway balloons
February 26, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
As the impacts of winter demand wane this time of year, it is not unusual to see Conway prices move toward the weak side.
Read More Drop in exports a key factor in late-winter price weakness
February 20, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
There have been two primary factors behind the late-winter weakness in propane prices: rising propane production and lower propane exports.
Read More Favorable relative value for Mont Belvieu, Conway propane
February 12, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a look at propane’s relative value to crude and how it is trending compared with last year.
Read More Seeking opportunity to secure supplies, lock prices next winter
February 5, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
It is now the homestretch for winter, but forecasts for a cold February mean there is much work still to be done.
Read More Propane prices retreat despite strong domestic demand
January 29, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
U.S. propane prices have returned to where they began the winter – in a price decline that has surprised many, given strong domestic demand support.
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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.
Read More 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.
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