Getting ahead of rising propane prices
September 8, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal discusses strategies for price protection in the face of rising propane prices.
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What the future holds for crude prices
September 2, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal analyzes Goldman Sachs’ predictions for crude prices and supply.
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Why propane prices are lower this year
August 19, 2025 By Mark Rachal
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
Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane.
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Patience is paying off in propane price protection
July 22, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price.
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Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes
July 14, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers.
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Crude inventories down as refineries roar
June 17, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal tries to figure out what the deal is with crude inventories.
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Propane inventories helped, not fixed
June 9, 2025 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal reports on the state of U.S. propane inventories.
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The highs and lows of price protection
May 27, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines price parameters to better understand the risks and advantages of price protection.
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Dealing with propane demand volatility
May 20, 2025 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the volatility in U.S. propane demand.
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