Blue Flame Blog

In the Know: Evaluating fee structures as costs rise

March 3, 2022 - By

Propane retailers have been hit harder by recent inflation than many independent businesses due to the fact that we deal with more commodity variables. read more

Propane inventory getting tighter

March 1, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines why propane inventory is getting tighter. read more

9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 - By

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out. read more

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