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DC discussions center on supply planning, storage and distribution strategies

June 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Here are some highlights from the National Propane Gas Association meetings and Propane Days, the industry’s annual lobbying event in Washington, D.C.

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Last week’s warning signals didn’t pan out

August 31, 2021 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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What drives propane inventory levels?

August 3, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, Mark Rachal, natural gas, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Should propane retailers care about rising natural gas prices?

July 28, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Propane prices are mostly influenced by crude’s price, not natural gas’s price. But the vast majority of propane supply comes from natural gas processing.