| Ethane |
12.31
0.25
|
|---|---|
| Propane |
3.44
-0.06
|
| Last updated: July 15, 2026 06:23 | |
C2 & C3: MB-CW Spread
C2 and C3 MB to CW Spread – Difference between OPIS Mont Belvieu (MB) and Conway(CW) prices for Ethane and Propane in cents per gallon. Another important indicator in the NGL markets is the differential between prices in the major trading hub in Mont Belvieu, TX and the secondary, midcontinent hub in and around Conway, KS.
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