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In the Know: Finding and retaining good employees

February 25, 2016 - By

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

Sharp fall in US and Gulf Coast propane inventory

February 22, 2016 - By and

In recent weeks, we’ve monitored the sharp decline in U.S. propane inventory. On Feb. 18, the Energy Information Administration (EIA)... read more

Surging propane-to-crude values, inventory dynamics increase upside price risk

February 16, 2016 - By and

In last week’s Trader’s Corner, we looked at the sharp two-week fall in U.S. propane inventory. For the week ending... read more

It’s not just about the labeling

February 11, 2016 - By

Over the last few weeks, articles have been published clarifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) container labeling regulation.... read more

Big draws on propane inventory a warning to retailers

February 8, 2016 - By and

From Jan. 15 through Jan. 29, U.S. propane inventories fell 11.857 million barrels.   On average over the last five... read more

Sorting out uncommitted employees

February 4, 2016 - By

In a bacon and egg breakfast, the chicken is involved, but the pig is committed. Is there a player on... read more

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When will crude prices swing upward?

February 1, 2016 - By and

It is highly probable that the crude pricing pendulum has finally reached the point of equilibrium and is ready to... read more

Propane retailers weather fluke onslaughts of snow from Winter Storm Jonas

January 29, 2016 - By

With more than 80 million people in its path last weekend, from the Gulf Coast to New England, Winter Storm... read more

In the Know: Digital marketing for propane retailers

January 27, 2016 - By

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

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Finding motivation in propane price opportunities

January 25, 2016 - By and

Throughout the years, Cost Management Solutions has seen a number of patterns develop. Many of these patterns, such as seasonal... read more