In the Know: Serving customers who face financial difficulties
The more knowledge and information your customers have, the better decisions they can make financially to ensure they stay warm this winter. read more
Conway gains in value relative to Mont Belvieu
Despite high inventory levels at the propane trading hubs currently, we remain concerned about the potential for local market supply shortages during high winter demand periods. read more
Former high jumper sets sights on autogas market growth
Steve Whaley and his team at the Propane Education & Research Council are attacking the autogas market methodically and with data. read more
Advice on demand for domestic propane retailers
The more the industry can bill and operate like a utility company and move away from the buy-and-mark-up model of a service station, the better. read more
Use LinkedIn to network
With the world continuing to focus on social distancing, LinkedIn is a growing platform for making new connections and maintaining them. read more
Has U.S. crude production peaked?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the results of a survey of oil industry executives last week. The survey found that 66 percent of the 154 executives surveyed believe that U.S. crude production has peaked. read more
Implement positive change in business practices
Of all the challenges that come with running a propane business, one of the most important is keeping up with the times by improving business practices. read more
Propane inventory builds to record high for this time of year
For the week ending Sept. 4, U.S. propane inventory was at 97.380 million barrels - a record high for this time of year and 5.424 million barrels below its all-time high. read more
How retailers should prepare for the upcoming heating season
Retailers need to make different preparations for the heating season this year in addition to normal ones like preventative maintenance on rolling stock. read more
Crude prices trend downward as demand growth stalls
Cost Management Solutions' benchmark prices are at 50 cents per gallon for Mont Belvieu LST and $42 per barrel for WTI crude, but there is potential for a drop. read more
