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In the Know: Serve customers better with technology

July 23, 2020 - By

Retailers should look at next-generation technologies to improve driver and customer relations, operational efficiencies and marketing tactics. read more

Propane trends near 50 cents per gallon, 50 percent of WTI crude value

July 21, 2020 - By

Propane fundamentals changed in 2020, causing the inventory overhang to be eliminated and pushing propane to the 50/50 marks. read more

Use videoconferencing tools to connect with your team

July 16, 2020 - By

Video calls have become an increasingly popular way to communicate. Find out how your team can best use video call tools. read more

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Crude demand expected to recover by 2022

July 10, 2020 - By

Crude demand is expected to decline 8 percent this year, increase 6 percent next year and fully recover in 2022. read more

Government likely to roll back tax incentives

July 9, 2020 - By

It is much more attractive to make asset purchases before 2023, as tax incentives will likely be cut to help pay back the national debt. read more

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NFPA 58 update specifies documentation of face seal inspections

July 2, 2020 - By

The 2020 Edition of NFPA 58 includes procedures for inspecting the face seal for damage prior to filling a propane cylinder. read more

Propane production on rebound as refinery throughput increases

June 29, 2020 - By

U.S. propane production has been on the rise over the past few weeks, putting a lid on propane prices. A... read more

Fine-tune your marketing plan

June 25, 2020 - By

As consumers emerge from the pandemic world in which they have lived for the past several months, many of their buying habits and expectations of doing business have changed. read more

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Propane pricing will hinge on crude production

June 23, 2020 - By

Producers voluntarily shut production during April, and the associated natural gas liquids loss dramatically impacted propane fundamentals. read more

Why June is the month propane retailers should watch

June 22, 2020 - By

Propane retailers have had a lot to unpack coming out of the winter heating season and preparing for the next. It’s that preparation for the 2020-21 winter that has received much of the attention from energy market analysts. read more