Blue Flame Blog

Leading with the intent to follow

March 20, 2025 - By

Aaron Huizenga has advice for how leaders can be better followers in order to help their employees grow. read more

Four 2025 Hall of Fame inductees to join a distinguished list

March 19, 2025 - By

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson previews the March issue and introduces a new column, as well as a returning one. read more

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing?

March 18, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains what's happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices read more

It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off

March 11, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." read more

Falling domestic propane demand

March 4, 2025 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand. read more

Correcting a common misconception about propane supply

February 25, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced. read more

Time management and getting the most out of your days

February 19, 2025 - By

Aaron Huizenga encourages readers to protect their most important shareable asset: their time. read more

OPEC’s role in US propane exports

February 18, 2025 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains how OPEC helped the United States become the world’s largest propane exporter. read more

Propane retailers advised not to ignore marketing trends

February 16, 2025 - By

Industry veteran Tom Jaenicke shares his analysis of each generation when it comes to marketing trends. read more

Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices

February 10, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude's impact on propane prices. read more