Blue Flame Blog

Examining Mont Belvieu, Conway price spread

February 22, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines why prices between Mont Belvieu and Conway are closing. read more

Higher energy prices hurt us all

February 22, 2022 - By

Tom Jaenicke suggests propane retailers let their customers know that they share the pain of higher energy prices caused by inflation. read more

How video technology can increase driver safety

February 21, 2022 - By

An expert in fleet safety technology predicts the adoption of video-based vehicle safety technology will be at its highest level this year. read more

Tradition-rich states form Southeast Propane Alliance

February 17, 2022 - By

The Southeast Propane Alliance, composed of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, formed on Jan. 1 with John Jessup as president and CEO. read more

Setting expectations for next-winter pricing

February 14, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, addresses propane prices and explains how to set expectations for next winter. read more

Insurance coverage and hours of service

February 14, 2022 - By

Sarah Reboli, senior director of regulatory affairs at NPGA, addresses insurance coverage as it relates to hours-of-service issues. read more

Growing safer using technology

February 10, 2022 - By

Stuart Flatow evaluates how the propane industry has fully embraced technology and improved safety and training as a result. read more

Comparing current propane market conditions to 2014

February 8, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses propane prices and makes comparisons to conditions in 2014. read more

Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages

February 3, 2022 - By

John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always. read more

Setting propane price expectations

February 1, 2022 - By

As things stand now, which is what we must base decisions upon, it is looking more like an entry point to hedge winter propane anywhere sub-dollar is feasible. read more