Blue Flame Blog

Potentially weak winter demand

September 18, 2023 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses propane demand for the upcoming winter. read more

Complete thorough system leak checks

September 14, 2023 - By

System leak checks are among the most important tasks propane marketers perform. They must be completed accurately and thoroughly. read more

Revisiting the state of crude prices

September 11, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, revisits the current state of crude prices through 2024. read more

Propane industry considers impacts of artificial intelligence

September 7, 2023 - By

I set out to learn about artificial intelligence's role in the propane industry and its potential future impacts. Here’s what I shared with my colleagues. read more

The latest factors impacting propane demand

September 5, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews the factors impacting propane demand. read more

Steps to take when competitors fill your leased tanks

August 31, 2023 - By

John McCoy offers suggestions to protect company property when you come across a competitor filling your leased propane tanks. read more

How arbitrage impacts propane retailers

August 28, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews how arbitrage impacts propane retailers. read more

Stay in touch with the building trades

August 24, 2023 - By

Homebuilders, remodelers, renovators and associated building trades continue to influence the development of residential propane load. read more

Propane production and where it comes from

August 21, 2023 - By

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

Make a habit of propane forklift safety

August 17, 2023 - By

Propane marketers must ensure training of anyone handling a propane forklift cylinder and the integrity of each cylinder. read more