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The story of winter so far: No winter

December 7, 2021 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, shares a heating season update for propane marketers. read more

Omicron variant resets oil and gas markets

December 2, 2021 - By

In this week's Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, discusses how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has impacted propane prices. read more

Tank issues will test marketers this winter

December 2, 2021 - By

Today’s challenges with tank supply and price increases reinforce the timeless sound practices followed by the strong propane marketer. read more

Securing DOT security plans

November 24, 2021 - By

Having a written security plan for your propane company is crucial to meeting important Department of Transportation requirements. read more

Major propane price correction continues

November 23, 2021 - By

Propane markets are in the midst of a major price correction of around 25 percent and counting, which is very significant. read more

LPG plays part in production of cannabis concentrates

November 22, 2021 - By

Medical cannabis company Trulieve Cannabis launched a new line of cannabis concentrates made through hydrocarbon extraction using propane and butane. read more

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Propane supplier dismissed from lawsuit

November 18, 2021 - By

A lawsuit decision involving wholesaler CHS and propane retailer Tri-Energy Cooperative enforces gas detectors need not be sold with propane. read more

Propane retailers share outlook on propane supply

November 17, 2021 - By

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees discuss their outlook on propane supply and strategies to keep customers supplied throughout the year. read more

Lingering impacts of COVID-19, market factors challenge retailers

November 16, 2021 - By

A number of industry sources have weighed in on winter preparation, positive developments and still the potential for supply-and-distribution disruptions. read more

NFPA 58 code changes in progress

November 12, 2021 - By

The NFPA Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases is making changes to the LP gas code that will result in a new edition of NFPA 58 in 2023. read more