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Below-normal temperatures a test for propane supply

November 15, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates how the recent weather changes could impact propane supply.

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High prices, low inventories shake up distillate market

November 8, 2022 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines the current state of the distillate market.

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Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes

November 1, 2022 By Brian Richesson

It’s time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points.

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Propane inventories are well positioned for winter

October 25, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane inventory levels as we approach winter.

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One curve to watch: Propane’s relative valuation to crude

October 18, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates propane’s relative valuation to crude.

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Is it time to buy propane price protection this winter?

October 11, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates whether or not propane price protection should be considered for this winter.

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Part III: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’

October 4, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to discuss the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.

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Part II: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter

September 26, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, elaborates on the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.

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Part I: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter

September 20, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.

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Not all inventory builds are created equal

September 13, 2022 By Mark Rachal

There have been some solid inventory builds for U.S. propane over the past couple of weeks, pushing the total to 7 percent higher than last year.

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