TAG: propane traders

Chart 1: Global seaborne LPG supply – Pre-conflict mix

Global LPG supply flows change dramatically

May 26, 2026 By

Mark Rachal covers the U.S.-Iran war’s impacts on the flows of liquefied petroleum gas.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane exports

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories

May 5, 2026 By

Mark Rachal examines the state of U.S. propane inventories after recent draws.

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Chart 1: Crude and propane closing prices

Global demand increases for US propane exports

April 27, 2026 By

Mark Rachal reports on the rising demand for U.S. propane exports.

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Chart 1: Belvieu propane percentage of crude

Reflecting on the past year of propane

December 30, 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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