How weather affects propane values
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
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
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
Big draws on Gulf Coast propane inventory
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
Leanness is not just a goal for athletes and personal trainers; it is a metaphor for the propane delivery business... read more
Making sense of propane inventory swings
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
Here’s some good financial news for businesses: Banks are flush with money and eager to lend. “Credit is more available... read more
Why propane traders should practice patience
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will meet Dec. 4 to discuss its strategies for supporting crude prices. Crude... read more
What high crude inventory means for propane prices
The Energy Information Administration’s Weekly Petroleum Status Report for the week ending Nov. 13 reported U.S. crude inventory, excluding the... read more
Pipeline pups: Companies train dogs to detect gas and oil leaks
Bill Allen and his three pipeline-leak-detecting dogs have become well known among pipeline owners in central Canada in the past... read more
