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Blue Flame Blog

Propane exports reach record high

April 24, 2023 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane exports. read more

Celebrating propane industry anniversaries, other milestones

April 20, 2023 - By

Nine inductees comprised that first class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame, and 39 of the propane industry’s legends, icons and leaders have followed their path. read more

Crude releases could make propane buyers complacent

April 17, 2023 - By

Cost Management Solutions' Mark Rachal evaluates how releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will impact prices. read more

In the Know: Shopping for insurance

April 13, 2023 - By and

Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann from Propane Resources explain how to position your propane company when shopping for an insurance provider. read more

Crude could push propane prices

April 10, 2023 - By

Because propane is a byproduct, its price is heavily influenced by what is going on with other commodities, namely crude and NGLs. read more

Inventory draws support propane prices

April 3, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes the latest inventory draws and the reflected propane prices. read more

Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 - By

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections. read more

Part II: Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices

March 28, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to examine propane's monthly average prices. read more

Seek decision-making support from industry colleagues

March 23, 2023 - By

When making decisions for your propane operation, talking with benchmarking colleagues can help you evaluate product options and possible trade-offs. read more

Surprising discovery about propane’s monthly average prices

March 21, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane's monthly average prices. read more