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Posts by Dale Delay
Any forecast on propane prices begins with trying to determine where crude will be priced. Read more»
As the impacts of winter demand wane this time of year, it is not unusual to see Conway prices move toward the weak side. Read more»
There have been two primary factors behind the late-winter weakness in propane prices: rising propane production and lower propane exports. Read more»
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»
It is now the homestretch for winter, but forecasts for a cold February mean there is much work still to be done. Read more»
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. Read more»
U.S. propane production from natural gas processing plants jumped in October 2017, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Read more»
At this time of year, we expect refinery throughput to be lower. However, inventory has continued to fall this winter at a sharp pace. Read more»
It is difficult to believe, but domestic propane demand is running slightly below last year’s levels for the same time of year. Read more»
Propane supply gets less attention than demand, but is more important in setting the pricing environment. Read more»
