Market Watch Archive
PAM Weekly Market Watch Archive
A practical archive of PAM market context reports translating public propane, crude, diesel, inventory, logistics, and weather information into operational awareness.
Report Date: September 10, 2026 | Issue #13
PAM Weekly Market Watch Issue #13
Weekly focus: Strong Propane Supply + Rising Operating-Cost Pressure
Week ending: September 4, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane inventories increased 3.1 million barrels to 110.5 million barrels and remained 27% above the five-year average. At the same time, wholesale propane prices rose sharply, crude moved above $100 per barrel, and diesel remained near $6 per gallon nationally. This issue explains why strong physical supply does not protect operators from rising delivered-cost and operating-cost pressure.
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Report Date: September 3, 2026 | Issue #12
PAM Weekly Market Watch Issue #12
Weekly focus: Inventory Draw + Propane Price Rebound
Week ending: August 28, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane inventories declined 2.1 million barrels to 107.4 million barrels but remained about 25% above the five-year average. At the same time, exports and reported demand strengthened and wholesale propane prices rebounded sharply. This issue examines why strong physical supply can coexist with firmer pricing and elevated delivered-cost risk.
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Report Date: August 27, 2026 | Issue #11
PAM Weekly Market Watch Issue #11
Weekly focus: Propane Inventories Near 110 Million Barrels + Delivered-Cost Risk
Week ending: August 21, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane inventories increased to 109.5 million barrels, about 32% above the five-year average, while wholesale propane prices declined at most major locations. This issue explains why strong supply improves flexibility but does not remove diesel, transportation, refining, or broader energy-market risk.
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Report Date: August 20, 2026 | Issue #10
PAM Weekly Market Watch Issue #10
Weekly focus: Strong Propane Supply + Transportation Cost Risk
Week ending: August 14, 2026
Summary: U.S. propane inventories climbed to 107.0 million barrels, reinforcing a strong physical supply position heading toward fall. This issue explains why comfortable propane supply does not eliminate transportation-cost exposure, diesel pressure, logistics risk, or the need for disciplined winter preparation.
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Report Date: August 13, 2026 | Issue #9
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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
PAM Weekly Market Watch 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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