Propane inventory adjustment could spike prices
January 8, 2024 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses the current state of U.S. propane inventory and the expected impact on pricing this winter.
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Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2023
December 26, 2023 By Brian Richesson
This year’s Trader’s Corner reports featured records, refreshers and other market insights from Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.
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December 2023: Propane spot prices
December 8, 2023 By LP Gas
The U.S. Energy Information Administration began forecasting spot prices at Mont Belvieu with its September Short-Term Energy Outlook.
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What lower crude demand in the US means for propane retailers
December 4, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal,…
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Solving the mystery of propane forwards
November 27, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, describes how propane forwards function.
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EIA to provide new propane data point
November 20, 2023 By Mark Rachal
The Energy Information Administration will provide a new data point in its Weekly Petroleum Status Report that will benefit those in the propane industry.
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EIA: Propane households likely to spend less on energy this winter
November 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects household propane spend to decrease slightly this winter heating season.
Read More Propane helps US set mark for petroleum product exports
November 13, 2023 By Brian Richesson
U.S. propane exports have been driving increases in U.S. petroleum product exports for the past four years, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports.
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Weaker crude puts propane into counter-seasonal pricing trend
November 13, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Cost Management Solutions encourages caution about the second half of this winter given the high inventory positions and concerns for propane demand.
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Weak propane prices expected despite strong export activity
October 16, 2023 By Mark Rachal
Cost Management Solutions’ bias toward a weaker propane prices is based primarily on its outlook for domestic propane demand.
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