Market Watch Archive
A practical archive of PAM market context reports translating public propane, crude, diesel, inventory, logistics, and weather information into operational awareness.
Purpose
Market Watch helps propane leaders follow public context that may affect planning, communication, readiness, logistics, customer expectations, and operational discipline.
Report Date: August 13, 2026 | Issue #9
Weekly focus: Strong inventories give operators flexibility, but leadership prepares for volatility that can change quickly.
Week ending: August 7, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane/propylene inventories increased another 1.9 million barrels, reaching 105.0 million barrels for the week ending August 7.
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Report Date: August 6, 2026 | Issue #8
Weekly focus: Propane supply position is strong, but operational discipline remains the advantage.
Week ending: July 31, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane inventories increased by 0.8 million barrels to 103.1 million barrels for the week ending July 31.
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Report Date: July 30, 2026 | Issue #7
Weekly focus: Propane remains well supplied. Leadership still needs to stay alert.
Week ending: July 24, 2026
Summary: This week’s market data shows a modest shift after several weeks of inventory growth. U.S. propane inventories declined by 2.5 million barrels, largely reflecting stronger export activity and normal seasonal demand.
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Report Date: July 23, 2026 | Issue #6
Weekly focus: Physical supply is strong, but operational discipline remains essential.
Week ending: July 17, 2026
Summary: The propane market continues to strengthen as U.S. inventories increased 6.3 million barrels this week, bringing total inventories to 99.8 million barrels.
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Report Date: July 16, 2026 | Issue #5
Weekly focus: Maintain discipline, manage tanks efficiently, and stay informed as summer progresses.
Week ending: July 10, 2026
Summary: Propane supply strengthened this week as inventories increased 3.0 million barrels, exports eased, and the Gulf Coast rebuilt.
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Report Date: July 9, 2026 | Issue #4
Weekly focus: Maintain discipline, manage tanks efficiently, and stay informed as summer progresses.
Week ending: July 3, 2026
Summary: Public propane, crude, inventory, exports, logistics, weather, and operating context translated for propane professionals.
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Report Date: July 2, 2026 | Issue #3
Weekly focus: Propane builds, crude eases, and operational readiness.
Week ending: June 26, 2026
Summary: Public propane, crude, inventory, logistics, weather, and operating context translated for propane professionals.
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Report Date: June 25, 2026 | Issue #2
Weekly focus: Crude tightens, propane holds, and supply visibility remains important.
Week ending: June 19, 2026
Summary: Public market context organized for operational awareness, planning discipline, and leadership discussion.
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Report Date: June 18, 2026 | Issue #1
Weekly focus: Propane inventory strength and broader energy market risk.
Week ending: June 12, 2026
Summary: Public propane and energy context translated into operating awareness without buying or trading advice.
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