Listen "Do You Realize? - U.S. Propane Pricing Reflects Seasonality, Contract Provisions, Transport Costs"
Episode Synopsis
The U.S. propane market may appear seamless at times, but a lot is happening just below the surface to determine consumer pricing. Key factors include the high seasonality of demand, supply contracts that must account for the seasonality of product delivery and the price, and the cost of transportation from terminals to bulk plants to end users. In today’s RBN blog, we will review the final delivery steps, the impact of transportation costs, and how contracts are priced.
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