Propane inventory gets much-needed build
August 2, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, discusses the latest propane inventory builds.
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Gasoline demand is influencing crude prices
July 26, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why gasoline demand will influence the price of crude.
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Medford accident leaves questions about supply
July 19, 2022 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses the impact of the recent explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant.
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Can things be simpler?
July 12, 2022 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses propane prices and how retailers can prepare for the winter.
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Where have the propane inventory builds gone?
July 7, 2022 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions evaluates where the propane inventory builds have gone.
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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.
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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.
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US propane inventory builds lighter than average
May 29, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
U.S. propane inventory increased very lightly last week. Find out why.
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