How supply impacts propane inventory levels
August 10, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane inventory is declining, and the underlying data tells us why. Mark Rachal explains how supply impacts propane inventory levels.
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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.
Read More Sea-3 Providence looks to diversify LPG supply options
June 14, 2021 By Brian Richesson
Sea-3 Providence LLC is looking to incorporate propane rail supply into its LPG marine terminal and storage facility in Providence, Rhode Island.
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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.
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IDEAL Energy Cooperative hosts supplier roundtable
March 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson
IDEAL Energy Cooperative held its semi-annual supplier roundtable where cooperative member owners were joined by several of their supplier partners.
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.
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Propane industry explores shifts in supply, distribution patterns
November 6, 2020 By Brian Richesson
Changes in supply and distribution dynamics are forcing propane industry leaders to ponder the potential impacts on marketers’ ability to serve customers reliably this winter.
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Tankers ride the rails to supply retailers’ winter propane needs
September 25, 2020 By James Guyette
Maintaining an adequate supply of railroad-routed propane, and the necessary amount of tanker cars to haul it, is critical to fulfill U.S. propane needs.
Read More Propane market surprised by inventory draw
August 25, 2020 By Mark Rachal
The EIA reported a surprising and unusual draw of 41,000 barrels in U.S. propane inventory, which came when industry analysts expected a 2.31 million-barrel build.
Read More Crude demand expected to recover by 2022
July 10, 2020 By Mark Rachal
Crude demand is expected to decline 8 percent this year, increase 6 percent next year and fully recover in 2022.
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