When it comes to understanding propane markets, you can think about it in thirds. It just so happens that about one-third of total hydrocarbon liquids (crude + natural gas liquids) produced in the U.S. are NGLs. About one-third of those NGLs (ethane, propane, butanes and pentanes+) are propane. Around one-third of that propane is consumed domestically while the rest is exported (green area in pie chart below).
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Leave the Door Open – Propane Exports to Increase in 2026 as War With Iran Shifts Market Dynamics
There are three main factors affecting today’s propane market: export economics, dock space and storage levels. The Iran war has dramatically shifted export economics and filled dock space, yet storage remains at all-time highs. In today’s RBN blog, we look at what’s in store for the rest of 2026.
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Strange Days Indeed, Encore Edition – In a Year of Change, Market Fundamentals Are Key to Understanding What Comes Next
It’s been quite a year already, with energy markets roiled by the Iran war. To survive such swings, you need a deep understanding of market fundamentals so that you can anticipate their effects. That’s today’s subject and the focus of our upcoming School of Energy: Foundations.
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How Soon Is Now – Short-Term Priorities Emerge as Global Demand for Natural Gas Heats Up
The world is hungry for more natural gas. But where will it come from and what are the biggest issues facing the market? Those are among the major questions addressed at GasCon 2026 and the focus of today’s RBN blog.
