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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

Propane industry looks back at 2013-14 winter

November 9, 2023 - By

A National Propane Gas Association panel discussion at its fall meetings focused on lessons learned from the challenging 2013-14 winter. read more

Propane exports key to winter pricing

November 6, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines various scenarios for propane exports that could happen this winter. read more

Deliver reliable propane service

November 2, 2023 - By

Market the fact that your business can offer reliable propane service to customers, even during extended electric grid failures. read more

Propane is a cheap Btu

October 30, 2023 - By

Cost Management Solutions' Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses propane's relative value to crude and inventory options this winter.  read more

Safety minute: Confirming odorant in propane

October 26, 2023 - By

The process of recognizing the presence of propane odorant must begin well ahead of the product reaching the customer container. read more

Potential end-of-winter inventory positions

October 23, 2023 - By

This Trader's Corner reviews end-of-winter inventory positions since 2015 and evaluates possibilities for inventory at the end of winter 2023-24. read more