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Takeaways from NPGA, PERC webinars on COVID-19

April 3, 2020 - By

Here's what caught our attention during Propane Education & Research Council and National Propane Gas Association webinars on COVID-19 resources. read more

Retailers can use swaps to lock down future prices

March 31, 2020 - By

Retailers could take swap positions each month from now until winter that would allow them to have near the current price next winter. read more

Propane and the ‘new world’ of COVID-19

March 26, 2020 - By

Propane has always been the go-to fuel in emergencies, in situations that require a clean, portable and versatile energy source. read more

COVID-19 field guide for service businesses

March 24, 2020 - By

Don Leland, a coach at Automate Grow Sell (AGS), shares a field guide for home service businesses to use during the new coronavirus (COVID-19). read more

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US may become swing producer due to shifting crude prices

March 24, 2020 - By

The price of crude has rebounded a little since, but the potential for it to go lower is still present due to demand destruction from COVID-19 and producers not cooperating to limit production. read more

When the delivery must go on

March 23, 2020 - By

Like many other industries, retail propane is learning to be innovative in its approach to ensure business as usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

Establishing a policies and procedures manual

March 19, 2020 - By

Frequently asked questions to help propane marketers create or improve policies and procedures manuals for their operations. read more

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LinkedIn optimization for propane marketers

March 17, 2020 - By

Here’s how propane retailers can use LinkedIn to their benefit to connect, recruit hires, provide insights and news, and share opportunities. read more

Crude prices continue to fall due to COVID-19, failed negotiations

March 16, 2020 - By

On Monday, Feb. 9, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude’s price fell to an intraday low of $27.34 before closing at... read more

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Propane industry unifies to confront decarbonization movement

March 12, 2020 - By

The National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education & Research Council are taking steps to counter the electrify-everything movement. read more