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Review of EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook

February 14, 2023 - By

This week, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions, takes a look at the latest energy outlook released by the Energy Information Administration. read more

California overtakes Michigan for 2021 propane gallon sales

February 9, 2023 - By

The industry was trying to move past the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 when it sold 9.54 billion gallons of odorized propane. read more

Crude inventory doing surprisingly well

February 7, 2023 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, shifts focus to the somewhat surprising growth in U.S. crude inventory. read more

Dig into transfer bulkhead design

February 2, 2023 - By

Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design. read more

Part IV: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 31, 2023 - By

As we begin 2023, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to review the change in propane inventory. read more

Technology assists propane personnel with safety documentation

January 26, 2023 - By

Getting back to a job site to correct errors is a huge challenge. How do you ensure your technicians get the job done right the first time? read more

Embrace ‘grid anxiety’ opportunities

January 26, 2023 - By

With rising anxiety about grid reliability, Tom Jaenicke explains why propane retailers should make power generation a part of their propane future. read more

Part III: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 24, 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

Find top propane talent online

January 19, 2023 - By

Learn how to use digital recruiting strategies to hire and retain new employees for your propane business. read more

Part II: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 18, 2023 - By

As we begin 2023, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to review the change in propane inventory. read more