A lack of winter gallons and drivers challenged Proctor Gas. (Photo courtesy of Judy Taranovich)

Winter recap: Less of a stress test

April 15, 2024 By James Guyette

Propane retailers urged to avoid complacency with next year’s volumes following a mild winter heating season.

This article is tagged with April 2024, crop drying, EDP, heating season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Proctor Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Vermont, weather, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gray, Gray & Gray begins data collection for 2024 propane survey

April 6, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Gray, Gray & Gray opened its annual energy and propane survey for 2024. This firm surveys the nation’s energy marketers and includes a focus on national propane retailers.

This article is tagged with Angus Energy, Employee hiring, employee retention, energy industry, Gray Gray & Gray, heating season, hiring, Marty Kirshner, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, propane marketers, survey, winter and posted in News

Data sources: ICF; American Community Survey (https://data.census.gov)

Propane market share trends in residential space heating

April 5, 2024 By Michael Sloan and Anant Garg

The U.S. Census Bureau, on Dec. 7, 2023, released its annual update to its five-year estimate American Community Survey data.

This article is tagged with April 2024, heating season, home heating, ICF and posted in Propane Market Metrics

Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2023

December 26, 2023 By Brian Richesson

This year’s Trader’s Corner reports featured records, refreshers and other market insights from Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, customer retention, domestic demand, heating oil, heating season, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane suppliers, propane supply and demand, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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EIA: Propane households likely to spend less on energy this winter

November 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects household propane spend to decrease slightly this winter heating season.

This article is tagged with heating season, propane consumption, propane inventory, propane prices, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Source: National Energy Assistance Directors Association

November 2023: Household heating projections

November 9, 2023 By LP Gas

Households heating with propane can expect an increase in spending this winter, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

This article is tagged with heating season, home heating, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), propane heating, propane market metrics, residential heating, residential heating market, winter and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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Refresh your website for heating season

October 24, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Propane marketers should consider a website checkup as the busy season heats up. Here are a few reasons to consider a website refresh.

This article is tagged with customer service, digital media, heating season, marketing, SEO, social media, the digital space, website and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Stocks should maintain an adequate number of days of supply coming out of winter. Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter

Prepare for heating season

October 9, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Propane marketers increasingly turn to technology to make sure they, and their customers, are ready when winter or grain drying season make an on-time arrival.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, heating season, retailer technology, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gray, Gray & Gray opens 2023 propane survey

April 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Gray, Gray & Gray, an energy industry consulting and accounting firm based in Massachusetts, opened its annual energy and propane survey for 2023.

This article is tagged with Gray Gray & Gray, heating season, propane marketers, survey, winter and posted in News

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Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes

November 1, 2022 By Brian Richesson

It’s time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points.

This article is tagged with Cummins, Europe, heating season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane inventories, rail, rail facility, rail terminal, Trader's Corner, Tucker Perkins, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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