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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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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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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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