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The nation's propane inventory is 9 percent higher than this time last year, with 68.9 million barrels, according to the Energy Information Administration. The summer build was 11.2 million barrels higher than recent averages. Read more»
More pipeline regulations are in the works, but the Research &Special Programs Administration promises they won’t add significantly tocosts or burdens. Read more»
If properly designed and built products cannot be made completelysafe, the law requires that consumers be instructed on the proper use,inherent dangers and proper means to avoid those dangers. Obviously, propaneis such a product. Read more»
Inergy, the propane industry's newest publicly traded retailer, sees plenty of growth opportunities through acquisitions. Read more»
Tank ownership is considered by many to be fundamental to doing business in the propane industry, whether the tanks are above or below ground. Read more»
Airborne fuel caused the Sept. 11 conflagrations that shocked the United States. But while airline safety gets a public upgrade, could the next terrorist strike hit fuel at ground level or underground? Read more»
Reaching a consensus on whether propane supply and volatility presents more of a business risk or opportunity would be an unrealistic expectation today, especially within the retail marketer segment. Read more»
The plan for a new national energy policy that passed the House before the August congressional recess provides a series of tax breaks, increased assistance for low-income households, mandates on government and grant programs. It combines the works of four House committees with various jurisdictions over energy policy. Read more»
I take great pride in being a propane marketer. It’s not just a job for me, and, I suspect, not for other propane marketers either. That is why I want to tell you about one of the great new things we’ve done as an industry: the Propane Emergencies program. Read more»
Since getting active in the propane industry 31 years ago, Richard Ely, founder of Ely Energy Inc. of Tulsa, Okla., has worked to learn as much as he can about the national and international propane retail business. Read more»
