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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

DD Alexander’s career in propane

March 16, 2023 - By

DD Alexander, president of Global Gas Inc., highlights her father's mentorship and growing up in the propane industry. read more

In the Know: Consider property value when selling your company

March 16, 2023 - By

Adam Zoellner, mergers and acquisitions manager at Propane Resources, explains the value real estate can bring when selling your propane company. read more

A response to the not-always-friendly environmental arena

March 15, 2023 - By

If the early part of 2023 is any indication, attacks on the propane industry – in a variety of forms – are only going to continue. read more

Propane inventory drawdown nears an end

March 14, 2023 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions reviews propane inventory changes and weather pattern shifts. read more

4 home energy expectations propane meets

March 9, 2023 - By

Today’s typical homeowner wants energy that is productive, dependable, affordable and has minimal effect on the environment, according to Tom Jaenicke. read more