LPG Spotlight: O.E. Meyer

October 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Ohio retailer O.E. Meyer faces a unique logistical challenge while preparing for winter for its island-based customers near Sandusky, Ohio.

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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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EIA: Higher prices, colder weather to raise 2022-23 winter expenditures

October 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Many U.S. households will spend more on energy this winter compared to last winter, the result of higher fuel prices combined with higher heating demand owing to a slightly colder weather forecast.

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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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Part III: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’

October 4, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to discuss the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.

Part II: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter

September 26, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, elaborates on the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.

Part I: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter

September 20, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter.