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Propane prices head to the slopes

September 16, 2024 - By

For Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions, a recent slope in propane prices has been a joy to run for propane buyers. read more

Answer consumers’ propane safety questions

September 12, 2024 - By

Use technology to answers questions consumers have about propane safety. read more

Reconsider: Is it a good time to buy propane?

September 9, 2024 - By

Every propane retailer has asked someone or something at one point or another if it is a good time to buy propane. read more

Pat Hyland’s propane industry career spans 2 chapters

September 5, 2024 - By

Pat Hyland stood tall in the propane industry for nearly three decades. In September, he'll retire. read more

Expanding your price protection window

September 3, 2024 - By

It would be wise for propane buyers to expand the time frame in which they obtain price protection beyond one year. read more

How to have uncomfortable conversations with colleagues

August 29, 2024 - By

Aaron Huizenga of Lakes Gas shares his thoughts about how to deal with uncomfortable conversations. read more

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Rail strike, big propane export numbers explained

August 26, 2024 - By

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal covers propane export and import data to contextualize the impact of the Canadian rail strikes. read more

Life lessons learned from ‘The Bear’ episode

August 22, 2024 - By

Every second counts. Three words – infinite possibilities. Take a minute and think about that sentence; what comes to mind? read more

Propane inventories surpass 90 million barrels

August 19, 2024 - By

For the week ending Aug. 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported U.S. propane inventories exceeded the 90-million-barrel mark. read more

Types of propane power generation

August 15, 2024 - By

Here's a summary of the different types of propane power generation applications and configurations. read more