The U.S. propane-to-WTI crude ratio started June 2026 at 38%, recovering from May's 35% average and April's 33%, which was the lowest monthly average since October 2023. Based on June 1 prices, WTI crude settled around $92/bbl while propane settled at 83¢/gal, allowing propane to regain some ground relative to crude after several months of weakness. Despite the stronger start to June, the ratio remains well below the levels seen throughout much of 2025, when it peaked at 56% in April and remained above 40% for the entire year.
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U.S. Monthly Propane to Crude Ratio - Chart Toppers
Propane’s slipping against crude. The U.S. propane-to-crude ratio has dropped to 42% so far in November, down from 46% in October and a 56% spring peak. With winter ahead, weather and exports will decide if propane can regain ground.
U.S. Propane-to-WTI Crude Ratio Falls to Multi-Month Low
The U.S. propane-to-WTI crude ratio continues to slide, averaging 35% in March—down from 40% in February and well below last spring’s highs. With crude holding strong and propane lagging, the spread has widened to a multi-month low.
Got You All in Check – Ethane Pricing Dynamics Shift With Increased Exports
U.S. Gulf Coast ethane exports were up sharply in September thanks to the startup of new export terminals in Texas. The surge in export volumes contributed to an 8% increase in ethane prices between July and September and a similar jump in the ratio between ethane and natural gas. In today’s RBN blog, we look at how the recent additions to export capacity have impacted prices and review the basics of ethane economics.