Building goodwill is valuable to propane retailers
Strong relationships between customers and manufacturers is one of the most valuable assets to a propane retail operation. read more
Export drop contributes to inventory gain
On Wednesday, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a significant drop in U.S. propane exports for the week ending Aug. 9. read more
Takeaways from a first-time Propane Days attendee
Zac Cromie of Smith Propane & Oil in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, shares his experience from his first trip to the industry's legislative event. read more
Price movements along the supply & demand balance
A big change in the U.S. propane supply demand balance between 2018 and 2019 has driven prices sharply lower. read more
Propane marketer provides perspective on decarbonization war
Jeff Stewart peppered the Propane Education & Research Council with hard-hitting messages about decarbonization efforts at the state level. read more
Addressing cavitation, other pump challenges
Cavitation issues can be devastating for pump components and lead to system failure. It is crucial for propane retailers to get ahead of any problems. read more
Destinations evolve due to values, infrastructure
The focus of last week’s Trader’s Corner was Canadian propane inventory, which is setting five-year lows for this time of year. As we pointed out, a big reason is increased exports by Canadian producers. read more
In the Know: Safety tips when facing severe weather
Propane Resources outlines the steps propane retailers should take when severe weather is threatening their operations. read more
What low Canadian inventory tells us about product flow
The latest data from the National Energy Board (NEB) of Canada shows propane inventory posting a new five-year low for... read more
In the Know: Structuring a budget for capital investments
While many companies may have a budget for the coming year, many do not have a long-term plan or budget for five to 10 years out. read more
