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Trading versus hedging in propane futures Posted on 15 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains key concepts in propane futures. Read more»

Far-out thoughts on buying propane Posted on 07 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses the historical averages and the future of buying propane. Read more»

Playing the averages may mean missing an opportunity Posted on 01 Apr 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, warns against getting price protection for the next winter. Read more»

Ready-for-sale propane data making an impact Posted on 25 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the ready-for-sale propane data point. Read more»

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing? Posted on 18 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains what's happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices Read more»

It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off Posted on 11 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Read more»

Falling domestic propane demand Posted on 04 Mar 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand. Read more»

Correcting a common misconception about propane supply Posted on 25 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced. Read more»

OPEC’s role in US propane exports Posted on 18 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how OPEC helped the United States become the world’s largest propane exporter. Read more»

Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices Posted on 10 Feb 2025 in the Blue Flame Blog & Featured categories.

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude's impact on propane prices. Read more»