Cutline: Propane industry members meet with U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, during Propane Days last week in Washington, D.C. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

Storage opportunities sought through farm bill, CFATS program

June 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

During the Propane Days lobbying event last week in Washington, D.C., issues discussed were related to the supply and pricing of propane.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. Propane/Propylene Inventory 2018 Forward Click to enlarge. (Cost Management Solutions)

Inventory position has changed price curve

June 5, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes the latest propane inventory build and how it will impact the forward price of propane.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. Propane/Propylene Inventory 2018 Forward (Cost Management Solutions)

Propane inventories are setting five-year highs

May 30, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes why propane inventories are still setting five-year highs.

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How hedging differs in the propane industry

May 22, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, explains hedging in the propane industry.

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Chart 1: U.S. Propane/Propylene Demand (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Reactions to record low US propane demand

May 15, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses U.S. propane demand reaching a record low.

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Chart 1: Crude and Propane Closing Prices (Credit: Cost Management Solutions)

Is it a good time to buy propane?

May 8, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, reviews propane’s price and how to determine when to buy.

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Chart 3: North American: Active Rigs Drilling for Natural Gas

Crude, natural gas drilling is slowing

May 1, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal analyzes how a slowdown in crude and natural gas drilling could impact propane prices.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. Propane Exports 2018 Forward (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Propane exports reach record high

April 24, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane exports.

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Crude releases could make propane buyers complacent

April 17, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal evaluates how releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will impact prices.

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Crude could push propane prices

April 10, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Because propane is a byproduct, its price is heavily influenced by what is going on with other commodities, namely crude and NGLs.

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