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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Contangoed vs. backwardated crude price curves and propane prices
May 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks at the impact of crude forward price curves on propane prices.
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Trading versus hedging in propane futures
April 15, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains key concepts in propane futures.
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Ready-for-sale propane data making an impact
March 25, 2025 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the ready-for-sale propane data point.
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It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off
March 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
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Correcting a common misconception about propane supply
February 25, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced.
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January cold impacts US propane supply
February 3, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines the January cold’s impact on U.S. propane supply and argues that confidence in propane supply remains high.
Read More Propane speculation for retailers
January 27, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains how propane retailers can take long and short positions on propane.
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The dreaded propane price spike
January 21, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices.
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A look back at 2024 propane pricing
January 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection.
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