Blue Flame Blog

How propane compares with heating oil

August 14, 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

Autogas specialist honors his wife on the racetrack

August 11, 2023 - By

John Barnett thought the best way to honor his wife would be to turn her everyday car into a legacy racecar and run it on propane. read more

In the Know: Get your name known through marketing efforts

August 10, 2023 - By

No matter how great your service or how friendly your staff, you can’t make money if consumers don’t know about your business. read more

Domestic propane demand is recovering

August 7, 2023 - By

This week, Cost Management Solutions' Mark Rachal examines the changes in domestic propane demand and what that might mean for the upcoming winter. read more

How one fuel dealer’s strategy secured a prosperous future

August 3, 2023 - By

In the ever-changing fuel industry, hope alone is no longer enough for dealers seeking to retire and secure their financial future. read more

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Part IV: Evaluating the state of crude prices

July 31, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to evaluate the current state of crude prices. read more

ThompsonGas shares lessons learned from 2022 hurricane season

July 28, 2023 - By

By being prepared and working together, ThompsonGas employees went the extra mile to serve their communities and each other in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. read more

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Write to your representatives

July 27, 2023 - By

It’s never been easier to reach your elected officials. Here are some suggestions for sendings letters to legislators digitally. read more

Part III: Evaluating the state of crude prices

July 24, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, continues to evaluate the current state of crude prices. read more

Understand vicarious liability when contracting

July 20, 2023 - By

One way that some states increase risk exposure is through vicarious liability, when the work involves abnormally dangerous or inherently dangerous work. read more