Crude drilling slowdown could support propane prices
July 30, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Last week, U.S. crude production hit 11 million barrels per day for the first time ever.
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Propane’s relative value to crude diminishes despite higher price
July 23, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Over the last year, propane has been pulled higher by rising crude prices since propane’s relative value is not keeping up with the rise in crude’s price.
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Bearish factors undermine propane’s value
April 10, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane’s relative value to West Texas Intermediate crude is already slightly below the low end of the range we expected for this summer.
Read More Favorable relative value for Mont Belvieu, Conway propane
February 12, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal takes a look at propane’s relative value to crude and how it is trending compared with last year.
Read More Propane prices retreat despite strong domestic demand
January 29, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
U.S. propane prices have returned to where they began the winter – in a price decline that has surprised many, given strong domestic demand support.
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A Propane Profile: Wood Mackenzie’s Anne Keller
December 26, 2017 By LP Gas
Energy consultant and researcher Anne Keller wields her “crystal ball” for NGL forecasting.
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Growing propane supplies adding stability to the market
December 18, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane supply gets less attention than demand, but is more important in setting the pricing environment.
Read More Producers extend deal to limit production. So what’s next?
December 4, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Major producers, including OPEC countries and Russia, agreed to extend the production quotas implemented in January through the end of 2018.
Read More Propane’s relative value to crude facing upward winter pressure
November 27, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Propane prices often go through a bit of a slump between the middle of October and the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read More Weighing the risks associated with locking in propane prices
November 20, 2017 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay
Relative to West Texas Intermediate’s crude price, Mont Belvieu is valued at 76 percent, while Conway is valued at 73 percent.
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