Blue Flame Blog

Speculative propane trading suggests prices could rise

December 11, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal reviews the latest report from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and what the industry needs to know about speculative propane trading. read more

How to test a regulator

December 7, 2023 - By

The system tests needed to confirm proper operation of the regulator are often referred to as flow and lock-up tests. read more

What lower crude demand in the US means for propane retailers

December 4, 2023 - By

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of... read more

Navigating workplace conflicts

November 30, 2023 - By

Kathy Johnson, chief human resource officer for EDP, offers strategies to resolve workplace conflicts and improve team dynamics. read more

Solving the mystery of propane forwards

November 27, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, describes how propane forwards function. read more

AI, machine learning can help your propane operation today

November 22, 2023 - By

Here’s a sampling of affordable AI and machine learning tools that propane marketers might use to improve customer growth and retention. read more

EIA to provide new propane data point

November 20, 2023 - By

The Energy Information Administration will provide a new data point in its Weekly Petroleum Status Report that will benefit those in the propane industry. read more

Pat Hyland discusses how the propane industry might evolve

November 16, 2023 - By

Pat Hyland, director of industry communications for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), shares his thoughts on the new... read more

Stay up to date on tech

November 16, 2023 - By

Technology plays an increasingly important safety role. Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains why it's so important to stay updated. read more

Weaker crude puts propane into counter-seasonal pricing trend

November 13, 2023 - By

Cost Management Solutions encourages caution about the second half of this winter given the high inventory positions and concerns for propane demand. read more