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Guard against the spread of COVID-19 this winter

September 3, 2020 - By

Preparation for winter means the propane industry should have a greater population of trained drivers at multiple facilities. read more

LPG supply chain leaders sound off about winter prep

September 1, 2020 - By

The themes of planning, preparation and communication – principles that help guide us in our personal and professional lives – are dominating the airwaves this summer. read more

What can propane retailers do to increase visibility in their communities?

August 27, 2020 - By and

Tony Botts and Tammy Day offer a few easy and, for the most part, inexpensive ideas for increasing the visibility of your company. read more

Propane market surprised by inventory draw

August 25, 2020 - By

The EIA reported a surprising and unusual draw of 41,000 barrels in U.S. propane inventory, which came when industry analysts expected a 2.31 million-barrel build. read more

Addressing areas of NFPA 58’s LP Gas Code an ongoing process

August 20, 2020 - By

Richard Fredenberg describes some early-stage activity that will lead to changes in the next edition of NFPA 58. read more

Don’t be overly bearish about propane just yet

August 19, 2020 - By

Developments in crude production and pricing should be watched carefully to see how that translates to propane production and pricing leading up to winter. read more

Consult these resources for independent marketers

August 13, 2020 - By

Randy Doyle offers five ways owners of small, independent propane businesses can overcome their complex challenges. read more

Adjusting benchmarks for crude, propane prices

August 11, 2020 - By

Cost Management Solutions saw prices move outside of the benchmarks for both crude and propane in the weeks after it shared its current short-term benchmarks with readers. read more

Economic impact report can help enrich propane conversations

August 6, 2020 - By

The “2018 Propane Industry’s Economic Impact Report” estimates the aggregate gross domestic product impact of propane industry activity. read more

Benchmarks and deciding when to ‘look before you leap’

August 3, 2020 - By

Over the last few Trader’s Corners, we have established some benchmarks for crude and propane. We have discussed at length... read more

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