Make Smarter Propane Supply Decisions
Tools and information to help propane marketers optimize supply planning, manage risk, and increase profitability with daily market insights.
20+
Years Trusted
Your Partner in Propane Market Intelligence
Cost Management Solutions (CMS) provides propane marketers with the tools and information needed to make the best possible supply decisions. Using daily market information can greatly support your supply planning and assist your ability to determine your future propane price.
Using solid and sound risk management procedures will give you the ability to offer more stable prices to consumers and has the potential to increase the profitability of your retail propane company.
Daily Market Intelligence
Real-time propane prices, crude oil, and natural gas analysis delivered to your inbox.
Risk Management
Sound hedging strategies to protect your margins and offer stable pricing to customers.
Expert Guidance
20+ years of industry experience helping propane marketers make informed decisions.
Comprehensive Tools for Propane Marketers
From daily market intelligence to hands-on training, we provide everything you need to optimize your propane supply decisions and increase profitability.
Propane Price Insider
Daily propane newsletter with market analysis, price recaps, commentary, and flash wires. Get 20+ years of industry expertise delivered to your inbox.
- Daily Price Recap
- Market Commentary & Analysis
- PPI Flash Wires
- Weekly Inventory Reports
Hedging Workshops
Educational seminars teaching propane marketers how to effectively hedge their supply and manage price volatility.
- Risk Management Training
- Hedging Strategies
- Market Analysis Skills
- Hands-on Practice
BTU Valuations
Accurate BTU valuation services to help you understand the true value of your propane supply and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Accurate Calculations
- Market Comparisons
- Supply Optimization
- Cost Analysis
Stable Propane Pricing
Monthly budget bill program allowing you to offer customers low fixed rates year-round while increasing your profit margins.
- Fixed Rate Programs
- Customer Retention
- Margin Optimization
- Risk Reduction
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Trusted by Industry Leaders
See what propane marketers across the country have to say about working with Cost Management Solutions.
"CMS gives me the up-to-date information to make good business decisions. We are very happy with the information coming to us multiple times per day. Most days we are anxiously awaiting the reports. Having historical market information helps us to recognize trends in the market."
Charlie Criswell
Criswell Propane
TESTIMONIAL DISCLOSURE: Testimonials appearing on this website may not be representative of other clients or customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success. Commodity interest hedging involves substantial risk and is not appropriate for all persons. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
20+ Years of Market Expertise
Imagine the benefits of having an industry insider with over two decades of experience evaluating the market and working for you! Our daily newsletter delivers the intelligence you need to make informed supply decisions.
Daily Price Recap
Propane prices in major market hubs, crude and natural gas analysis.
Commentary & Analysis
Charts, graphs, price analysis and reviews of changing market trends.
PPI Flash Wires
Instant alerts when the market makes strong moves or data is released.
Weekly Inventory Report
Propane, Crude, Gasoline, and Distillates numbers from the EIA.
Sample data for illustration purposes. Subscribe for real-time market data.
Meet the Experts
Our experienced team brings decades of propane industry knowledge to help you navigate market complexities and optimize your supply decisions.
Dale G. Delay
President & Owner
With over 20 years in the propane industry, Dale founded CMS to help propane marketers make better supply decisions through market intelligence and risk management.
Mark Rachal
Director of Research & Publications
Mark leads our research team, producing daily market analysis and the Propane Price Insider newsletter that thousands of industry professionals rely on.
Dustin Delay
Vice President
Dustin brings fresh perspectives to our consulting services while maintaining the trusted relationships our clients have come to expect from CMS.
Get in Touch
Have questions about our services? Ready to start your free trial? We're here to help you make better propane supply decisions.
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