Blue Flame Blog

Aaron Huizenga on getting the most out of meetings

May 16, 2026 - By

Aaron Huizenga shares how to get the most out of having meetings, when to hold them, when to cancel and identifying the goal of getting together. read more

Propane prices remain stable, relatively cheap

May 11, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal parses through what is impacting propane prices and inventories. read more

M&A momentum continues across the propane industry

May 11, 2026 - By

Propane retailers consider the next chapter after selling. read more

Reassessing after a surprising draw on propane inventories

May 5, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal examines the state of U.S. propane inventories after recent draws. read more

Global demand increases for US propane exports

April 27, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal reports on the rising demand for U.S. propane exports. read more

The US-Iran war’s effects on propane: A recap

April 17, 2026 - By and

This week, we look back at recent reporting from Mark Rachal and Brian Richesson on the conflict between the United States and Iran. read more

US propane production reaches over 3 million bpd

April 13, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the impact of record-high U.S. propane production numbers. read more

Aaron Huizenga on leadership standards

April 12, 2026 - By

Aaron Huizenga encourages a "lead, don't tell" approach to leadership standards. read more

Crude production declines; prices surge

April 6, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal continues his analysis of the U.S.-Iran war's impacts on crude, focusing on crude production. read more

US crude position in the second month of the US-Iran war

March 30, 2026 - By

Mark Rachal looks at U.S. crude prices and inventories as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. read more