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Dip in US propane production not a concern

December 23, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, explains why he is not concerned about the dip in U.S. propane production. read more

Top propane industry posts of 2025

December 17, 2025 - By

Here are the propane industry topics that most interested LP Gas readers in 2025. read more

Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2025

December 15, 2025 - By

We're ranking the Top 10 Trader's Corner articles of 2025, revealing the propane market topics that interested readers the most. read more

US natural gas prices at 3-year high

December 9, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explores the relationship between the current high natural gas prices and propane prices. read more

Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal discusses the current call on propane inventories heading into the winter. read more

How distillates impact propane retail operations

November 24, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains how distillate prices can impact propane retailers. read more

Have we reached peak propane inventories?

November 18, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the recent Energy Information Administration propane inventory report. read more

NYPGA ushers in new era of association leadership

November 10, 2025 - By

The New York Propane Gas Association has entered a new chapter following the hiring of Capitol Hill Management Services and Executive Director Amy Mason. read more

No dip in propane prices this December?

November 10, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explores the possibility that the annual December propane price dip might not occur this year. read more

California reigns, while 2024 propane gallon sales recede

November 6, 2025 - By

California is No. 1 in retail propane sales for the fourth straight year, and Michigan has finished as the runner-up each time. read more