TAG: propane traders

Chart 1: Belvieu propane percentage of crude

Reflecting on the past year of propane

December 29, 2025 By

Mark Rachal looks back at how propane has behaved this year.

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Chart 1: U.S. distillate inventories. (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

How distillates impact propane retail operations

November 24, 2025 By

Mark Rachal explains how distillate prices can impact propane retailers.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Propane inventory draw not concerning

October 14, 2025 By

Mark Rachal examines the most recent Energy Information Administration status report.

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Chart 1: Belvieu price averages

Getting ahead of rising propane prices

September 8, 2025 By

Mark Rachal discusses strategies for price protection in the face of rising propane prices.

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Chart 1: Brent crude price premium to WTI crude

What the future holds for crude prices

September 2, 2025 By

Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs’ predictions for crude prices and supply.

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Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Why propane prices are lower this year

August 19, 2025 By

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices.

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How to use swaps as price protection

August 4, 2025 By

Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Patience is paying off in propane price protection

July 22, 2025 By

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price.

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Chart 1: Crude price and active U.S. oil rigs

Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes

July 14, 2025 By

Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers.

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Chart 1: U.S. weekly crude production estimate

Crude inventories down as refineries roar

June 17, 2025 By

Mark Rachal tries to figure out what the deal is with crude inventories.

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