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.

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Stephen Heffron of Ray Energy encourages propane retailers to assess their supply needs and address gaps before the winter. (Photo by Joe Mulone Photography)

Winter preview: Steady as it goes

September 13, 2022 By James Guyette

With winter approaching, propane retailers elevate heating season marketing strategies amid domestic and global influences.

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Building communication helped trucking firms like C Three Logistics. (Photo by Henry S. Papiano)

Heating season delivers steady US propane market, global uncertainty

April 21, 2022 By James Guyette

The U.S. propane market saw a steady heating season, but uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine has added volatility to the global LPG market.

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Winter Storm Uri left much of Texas without power in February 2021, and there has been an uptick in demand for propane-fueled generators in the state since. Photo: Gabriel Cano/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Consumers seek backup power one year after Texas storm, grid failure

February 18, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

A year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread power outages in Texas, consumers are turning to generators to mitigate power disruptions.

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Steps to navigate the 2021-22 winter

December 9, 2021 By John Powell

Despite higher prices, lower-than-normal inventories and continued LPG exports to Europe and Asia, there doesn’t appear to be a concern about an overall propane shortage this winter.

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