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What propane prices will do for the remainder of winter

January 3, 2022 - By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions provides pricing data to help propane retailers strategize for the rest of winter. read more

How propane persevered in 2021, worked to secure its future

December 30, 2021 - By

Over the past 12 months, the propane industry persevered and worked to secure its place in a clean-energy future. read more

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Propane exports rise: What that means for demand, pricing

December 28, 2021 - By

This week’s data suggests export reporting got back on track, but we still need to monitor for the possibility of an increase in overall demand. read more

In the Know: Manage the tank shortage

December 23, 2021 - By

With tank costs increasing, Cooper Wilburn of Propane Resources suggests ways propane retailers can reduce the need for cash to purchase new or used tanks. read more

Propane exports drop: What to expect next

December 21, 2021 - By

For the week ending Dec. 10, U.S. propane exports dropped to 847,000 barrels per day (bpd) – 509,000 bpd less than the same week last year. read more

Customer contact: Shift from snail mail to digital communication

December 16, 2021 - By

Christopher Caywood explains how his company has shifted to digital communications and why it makes sense from demographic and cost standpoints. read more

LPG Week panelists ponder present, future issues

December 14, 2021 - By

The LPG industry’s supply leaders and market insiders looked at propane supply and demand dynamics in 2021 during LPG Week in Dubai. read more

Steps to navigate the 2021-22 winter

December 9, 2021 - By

Despite higher prices, lower-than-normal inventories and continued LPG exports to Europe and Asia, there doesn’t appear to be a concern about an overall propane shortage this winter. read more

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