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Propane gallon sales increase in 2022; California tops the list

February 1, 2024 - By

California held off Michigan for the second straight year to become the No. 1 state for retail propane sales. The final tally in millions of gallons: 539-531. read more

Propane inventory posts largest draw on record

January 29, 2024 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, evaluates the largest propane inventory draw on record. read more

Effective employee communication requires collaboration

January 25, 2024 - By

A collaborative approach toward employee communication unlocks the value of your people and is vital for the continued success of your propane business. read more

Closing propane forward positions

January 22, 2024 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses the process of closing propane forward positions. read more

New year brings new edition of NFPA 58

January 18, 2024 - By

Richard Fredenburg looks at the 2024 edition of NFPA 58 and explains how updates may affect the propane industry's work going forward. read more

Propane market reacts as feared

January 16, 2024 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, discusses rising crude and propane prices. read more

Improve business performance with the right resolutions

January 11, 2024 - By

Christopher Caywood, co-owner of Caywood Propane Gas, shares his business goals for 2024 and how he plans to achieve them with technology. read more

Propane inventory adjustment could spike prices

January 8, 2024 - By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses the current state of U.S. propane inventory and the expected impact on pricing this winter. read more

Propane marketers talk safety and training initiatives

January 4, 2024 - By

Four propane marketers who attended the 2023 LP Gas Growth Summit explain the steps they've taken to ensure the safety of both employees and customers. read more

Managing supply price risk in the second half of winter

January 2, 2024 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, analyzes the risk of higher prices in the second half of winter. read more