Blue Flame Blog

Part I: Russia/Ukraine conflict to intensify ‘energy war’ this winter

September 20, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the challenges of meeting customer expectations this winter. read more

All-inclusive: Men support Women in Propane

September 15, 2022 - By

Women in Propane recognizes the supporting role that men have played in the council’s formation and development, and welcomes men as members. read more

Not all inventory builds are created equal

September 13, 2022 - By

There have been some solid inventory builds for U.S. propane over the past couple of weeks, pushing the total to 7 percent higher than last year. read more

How propane rejection could impact supply, pricing

September 7, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions examines how a potential propane rejection could impact supply and pricing this winter. read more

How natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing

August 30, 2022 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, examines how natural gas impacts propane supply and pricing. read more

Communicate effectively with email

August 25, 2022 - By

Communicating with customers though email isn't going away. Find out how to convert more propane customers with the right email messaging. read more

Higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter

August 23, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, reviews how higher crude prices may elevate propane prices through winter. read more

LP Gas magazine increases ability to tell propane industry stories

August 19, 2022 - By

You’ll often find success stories throughout LP Gas magazine, whether about a company, an industry leader or a propane market application. read more

Medford incident complicates Midwest supply

August 16, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses how the explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant has impacted Midwest supply. read more

Retailer develops new wheel chock policies

August 11, 2022 - By

Requiring steel or aluminum chocks is part of one company’s improved approach to support the propane industry’s safety efforts. read more

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