Blue Flame Blog

Cultivating a place to learn

August 4, 2022 - By

The Propane Education & Research Council is directing industry members to its Learning Center for propane industry safety and training information. read more

Propane inventory gets much-needed build

August 2, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, discusses the latest propane inventory builds. read more

4 categories to update your business data

July 28, 2022 - By

Propane retailers should remember that databases deserve a refresh in the summer to keep customer and equipment information updated. read more

Gasoline demand is influencing crude prices

July 26, 2022 - By

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why gasoline demand will influence the price of crude. read more

Mid-year messages for the propane industry

July 21, 2022 - By

Brian Richesson highlights messages for retailers to focus on mid-year including supply concerns, the environmental condition and the Cummins engine. read more

Medford accident leaves questions about supply

July 19, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions discusses the impact of the recent explosion at the ONEOK Medford, Oklahoma, fractionation plant. read more

Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation

July 14, 2022 - By

A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks. read more

Regenerative turbine pumps excel in multiple processing applications

July 13, 2022 - By

Learn more about the versatile nature of regenerative turbine pumps and why they are a favorable selection for a variety of applications. read more

Can things be simpler?

July 12, 2022 - By

In this week's Trader's Corner, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions discusses propane prices and how retailers can prepare for the winter. read more

Where have the propane inventory builds gone?

July 7, 2022 - By

In this week's Trader's Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions evaluates where the propane inventory builds have gone. read more