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Last week’s warning signals didn’t pan out

August 31, 2021 - By

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of... read more

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Own the environmental campaign

August 26, 2021 - By

Here is how to get involved with the environmental campaign from the Propane Education & Research Council to benefit your propane business. read more

Small shift in propane price strength worth noting

August 24, 2021 - By

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why a small shift in propane price strength is worth noting. read more

New PERC chairman Stuart Weidie details his priorities for the council

August 19, 2021 - By

Stuart Weidie, president and CEO of Blossman Gas in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sworn in as the new chairman of... read more

Propane industry positions to recruit for the long term

August 19, 2021 - By

According to Tom Jaenicke, the propane industry needs to work on recruiting and hiring employees who are seeking a career. read more

Conway propane prices hold unusual premium over Mont Belvieu

August 17, 2021 - By

Propane’s price may get to the point of curbing the demand from PDH units, but most analysts don’t think that is happening anytime soon. read more

3 key steps when thinking about selling your business

August 11, 2021 - By

Tom Knauff walks through the three steps he gives to propane industry members who are considering selling their propane company. read more

How supply impacts propane inventory levels

August 10, 2021 - By

Propane inventory is declining, and the underlying data tells us why. Mark Rachal explains how supply impacts propane inventory levels. read more

Organic growth: Our industry’s great need

August 5, 2021 - By

Randy Doyle examines the industry’s organic growth problem and offers some business development solutions to keep in mind. read more

What drives propane inventory levels?

August 3, 2021 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, addresses the fundamental drivers of propane inventory levels. read more