An independent research desk for Midwest fuel buyers
Cedar Energy provides independent market intelligence and procurement advisory services for buyers of diesel, gasoline, propane, and refined petroleum products throughout the Midwest.
The firm
Commercial fuel buyers operate at a structural information disadvantage. The suppliers they buy from watch futures, rack postings, and pipeline schedules every day; most buyers see a quote sheet and a deadline. Cedar Energy exists to remove that disadvantage.
We publish a daily market report, maintain live market dashboards, and advise clients directly on buying strategy, contract timing, and risk management. Our research covers the markets that actually set Midwest prices — Group 3 and Chicago products markets, Conway and Mont Belvieu propane, and the freight and basis relationships in between.
The firm serves cooperatives, fleets, manufacturers, municipalities, farms, processors, and distributors across the region. We sell no fuel, hold no inventory, and accept no supplier compensation.
- Independent. Compensated by buyers, never by suppliers.
- Data-driven. Every view traces to a market, a curve, or a published dataset.
- Transparent. Published outlooks stay on the record, right or wrong.
- Midwestern. Regional markets, regional seasonality, regional clients.
- Calm. Markets reward discipline. So does our tone.
What we watch
Futures
WTI, RBOB, ULSD, and natural gas — the benchmarks beneath every Midwest posting.
Products & Basis
Group 3 and Chicago rack markets, and their spread to NYMEX and the U.S. average.
Propane
Conway and Mont Belvieu values, inventories, and the seasonal contract cycle.
Logistics
Pipeline, terminal, and freight dynamics between the refinery gate and the customer tank.
Work with Cedar Energy
An initial consultation is the fastest way to see whether independent market intelligence fits your operation.