Strategies for managing rapidly rising propane prices
September 21, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane is currently trading at highs for the year, even taking into consideration the “spike” in Conway prices in February.
Read More Robust propane demand limiting inventory build
September 14, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers must go into their peak demand period assuming they will continue to see strong competition for the available supply.
Read More Propane inventory build goes from bad to worse
September 7, 2021 By Mark Rachal
With the disappointing week 35 build in the books, U.S. propane inventory is 25.94 million barrels, or 27.2 percent, below this time last year.
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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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Small shift in propane price strength worth noting
August 24, 2021 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why a small shift in propane price strength is worth noting.
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Conway propane prices hold unusual premium over Mont Belvieu
August 17, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane’s price may get to the point of curbing the demand from PDH units, but most analysts don’t think that is happening anytime soon.
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How supply impacts propane inventory levels
August 10, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane inventory is declining, and the underlying data tells us why. Mark Rachal explains how supply impacts propane inventory levels.
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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.
Read More Propane inventory continues to build at a below-average pace
July 20, 2021 By Mark Rachal
The relatively light build for the week ending July 9 marked the fifth week in a row of inventory building at a below-average pace.
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