Decreasing crude supply may hinder propane supply
Despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. demand for petroleum products is recovering. Supply, however, is not. read more
Don’t let policies and procedures manuals collect dust
Your policies and procedures manual is a living document that should be updated regularly to stay current with changes to codes and regulatory requirements. read more
February brings arctic air and red-hot propane demand
U.S. domestic demand for propane increased a whopping 714,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the fifth week of the year to 2.204 million bpd. read more
Retail propane sales reach 10 billion gallons in annual report
Propane sales topped 10 billion gallons for the first time in over a decade, according to data compiled in the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report for 2019. read more
Buying propane for winter 2021-22 might be a good value
If we can pluck good news from propane prices, it would be that next winter's prices are much lower than the current prices. read more
Low inventory relative to demand places upward pressure on prices
Days of supply measures available inventory to demand. As long as days of supply are trending lower, prices are certainly going to feel upward pressure. read more
Add virtual learning to your training program
Virtual instruction done right can be as good as or better than in-person instruction, especially when combined with hands-on experiential learning. read more
Demand, inventory fluctuations lead to big price swing
Since last week’s Trader’s Corner, there was a dramatic change in U.S. propane prices. The change began after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. read more
Propane’s value proposition versus electricity remains strong
Propane industry leadership at the national, state and local levels must be prepared for the coming uphill fight to prevent market share loss to electricity. read more
Protecting margins when propane prices rise rapidly
The quick gains in propane prices like those experienced this past week can have an immediate impact on a retail company’s bottom line. read more
