Blue Flame Blog

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices

August 11, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers. read more

How to use swaps as price protection

August 4, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal details the process of using swaps as price protection when buying propane. read more

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers

July 29, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July. read more

Patience is paying off in propane price protection

July 22, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price. read more

Innovations in propane-powered compressor technologies

July 17, 2025 - By

The increasing demand for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly refrigeration and HVAC systems has spurred significant innovations in compressor technologies. read more

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Moving from one leadership style to another

July 15, 2025 - By

Aaron Huizenga provides guidance on switching between leadership styles to accomplish your goals for your team. read more

Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes

July 14, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers. read more

Share your stories to connect with elected officials

July 10, 2025 - By

Sharing real stories about the propane industry helps advocate for its value and influence policymakers and the public. read more

More on propane demand

July 8, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal takes a closer look at propane demand. read more

In memory of the GPA’s Mark Sutton

July 8, 2025 - By

Letter to the editor: The propane industry lost a champion recently in Mark Sutton, who led the Gas Processors Association (GPA). read more