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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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, energy, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, energy, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Smoother deliveries, suitable supply characterize 2022-23 winter

April 25, 2023 By James Guyette

Training, education and planning are being credited for smoother deliveries and suitable supply during the winter of 2022-23.

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This article is tagged with California, crop drying, drivers, Electrification, Minnesota, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), New England, power generation, propane heating, rail, rail facility, Texas, Texas Propane Gas Association, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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High propane production, elevated inventory mark 2022-23 winter’s end

April 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. production of propane from October 2022 through March 2023 reached record highs, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly data.

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This article is tagged with Canada, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane exports, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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April 2023: National strategic propane reserve

April 12, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked readers whether they believe the U.S. propane industry would benefit from a national strategic propane reserve.

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This article is tagged with energy bill, energy legislation, government, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane legislation, propane market metrics, propane storage, propane supply, survey, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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Inventory draws support propane prices

April 3, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes the latest inventory draws and the reflected propane prices.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, energy, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices

March 21, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane’s monthly average prices.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude inventory, inventory, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, propane fuel, propane inventory, propane price, propane prices, propane production, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog