Comparing current propane market conditions to 2014
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
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
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
Product certifications: How we know propane products are safe
Randy Warner details the process of how propane products are tested and certified for use by retailers to provide propane energy. read more
When to use swaps versus physicals
Amid volatility in propane prices, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains the difference between two financial tools: swaps and physicals. read more
PERC defends outdoor propane heaters in New York City
In New York City, using propane for outdoor heating requires an executive order that has not yet been renewed due to safety concerns the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) says are unfounded. read more
Year-end data sheds light on supply and demand trends
EIA data shows that propane demand exceeded supply, resulting in a 10-million-barrel draw in propane inventory. That helped support higher propane prices. read more
Editorial board shines light on 2022 expectations
Listening to members of our editorial advisory board certainly gives us a sense of the work being done on multiple levels of the propane industry. read more
Where propane prices will start next winter
Mark Rachal expands an analysis of historical market trends to determine guidance on where propane prices might start during next winter. read more
Communicate about carbon monoxide
Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it's not always common sense. read more
