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How Canadian propane inventory affects the US

December 28, 2015 - By and

As the core winter season approaches, propane inventory levels in Canada are slightly below average. The Canadian inventory position is... read more

2015-16 State of the Industry: Insurance anxieties

December 24, 2015 - By

Government regulation, natural gas expansion and other forms of competition are among the issues that keep propane retailers up at... read more

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How weather affects propane values

December 21, 2015 - By and

Propane inventory has fallen 7.227 million barrels over the last three weeks. That compares to a five-year average decline of... read more

Heard and noted: Takeaways from autogas market discussions

December 17, 2015 - By

It’s pretty easy to fill a reporter’s notebook or laptop screen with notes from propane industry meetings. Listening to industry... read more

In the Know: The biggest issues impacting propane retailers

December 16, 2015 - By

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on business operations, addressed by... read more

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Big draws on Gulf Coast propane inventory

December 14, 2015 - By and

In last week’s Trader’s Corner, we looked at the propane inventory information released in the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Weekly... read more

Technology transforms propane delivery companies into lean and nimble operations

December 9, 2015 - By

Leanness is not just a goal for athletes and personal trainers; it is a metaphor for the propane delivery business... read more

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Making sense of propane inventory swings

December 7, 2015 - By and

The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Weekly Petroleum Status Report tracks the rise and fall of U.S. propane inventory. Propane retailers... read more

Small business owners in driver’s seat for bank loans

December 2, 2015 - By

Here’s some good financial news for businesses: Banks are flush with money and eager to lend. “Credit is more available... read more

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Why propane traders should practice patience

November 30, 2015 - By and

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will meet Dec. 4 to discuss its strategies for supporting crude prices. Crude... read more