Blue Flame Blog

Retailers’ responsibility goes beyond delivering propane

May 9, 2016 - By

We have a great appreciation for the work of propane retailers. What retailers do on a daily basis involves more... read more

In the Know: The 2016 Propane Expo

May 3, 2016 - By

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

Analyzing the sharp rise in propane production

May 2, 2016 - By and

A huge jump in propane/propylene production was a key factor in the well-above-normal 2.259-million-barrel inventory build reported by the Energy... read more

Inventory position differences only partly explain price-spread trend

April 25, 2016 - By and

For several weeks, the Energy information Administration has reported above-average inventory builds. However, the builds have not been evenly distributed... read more

How social media can leverage a customer service experience

April 21, 2016 - By

Waiting at the gate for my United flight to Nashville for the National Propane Gas Association’s 2016 Southeastern Convention &... read more

Managing supply price risk ahead of next winter

April 18, 2016 - By and

Many propane retailers may find themselves in a bit of a quandary concerning managing the risk of higher propane prices... read more

Nashville makes strong case to be Propane Expo’s new host city

April 14, 2016 - By

The LP Gas staff fell in love with Nashville last week. So did the rest of the propane industry that... read more

Underestimating January propane exports

April 11, 2016 - By and

Last week in Trader’s Corner, we discussed the perplexingly high amount of propane demand being reported. This week, the Energy... read more

A market outlook for propane

April 8, 2016 - By

Mike Sloan’s industry outlook presentations are typically among the most highly attended at propane events. Sloan’s presentation Friday was no... read more

By the numbers: Autogas around the world

April 8, 2016 - By

Cecile Nourigat, autogas manager at the World LPG Association, offered some global perspective of the propane autogas market Friday during... read more