Chart 1: Total United States propane/propylene inventory

Where propane inventories stand as winter nears

September 15, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the current state of propane inventories.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Petroleum Status Report

Propane market metrics: Breaking down propane inventories

February 8, 2025 By LP Gas

The U.S. was well stocked with propane heading into the 2024-25 winter heating season, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane exports

Propane inventories back on track

October 14, 2024 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explores the recent moves in propane inventories.

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Chart 1: Total United States propane/propylene inventory (Chart: Cost Management Solutions)

Propane inventories surpass 90 million barrels

August 19, 2024 By Mark Rachal

For the week ending Aug. 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported U.S. propane inventories exceeded the 90-million-barrel mark.

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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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Propane inventory drawdown nears an end

March 14, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions reviews propane inventory changes and weather pattern shifts.

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Don’t let price creep steal your margin

November 22, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews strategies to watch out for price creep.

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Map: NOAA

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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