Managing supply price risk in the second half of winter
January 2, 2024 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, analyzes the risk of higher prices in the second half of winter.
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Speculative propane trading suggests prices could rise
December 11, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal reviews the latest report from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and what the industry needs to know about speculative propane trading.
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December 2023: Propane spot prices
December 8, 2023 By LP Gas
The U.S. Energy Information Administration began forecasting spot prices at Mont Belvieu with its September Short-Term Energy Outlook.
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What lower crude demand in the US means for propane retailers
December 4, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal,…
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Solving the mystery of propane forwards
November 27, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, describes how propane forwards function.
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EIA to provide new propane data point
November 20, 2023 By Mark Rachal
The Energy Information Administration will provide a new data point in its Weekly Petroleum Status Report that will benefit those in the propane industry.
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EIA: Propane households likely to spend less on energy this winter
November 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects household propane spend to decrease slightly this winter heating season.
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Weaker crude puts propane into counter-seasonal pricing trend
November 13, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Cost Management Solutions encourages caution about the second half of this winter given the high inventory positions and concerns for propane demand.
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Propane industry looks back at 2013-14 winter
November 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson
A National Propane Gas Association panel discussion at its fall meetings focused on lessons learned from the challenging 2013-14 winter.
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Propane exports key to winter pricing
November 6, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines various scenarios for propane exports that could happen this winter.
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