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Propane fundamental support may raise prices

May 13, 2019 - By

Propane supply was outpacing propane export and domestic demand this spring, which caused inventory to rise, putting downward pressure on prices. read more

Fuel-use propane production off to strong start

May 6, 2019 - By

Total fuel-use propane production from January 2018 to this January increased. Compared with 2017, supply growth is very strong this year. read more

Solution to propane industry employee challenges: Hire veterans

May 2, 2019 - By

Military veterans are ready and willing to serve your business, and they have the high personal and professional qualities to do so successfully. read more

A look at US crude and the crude products balance

April 29, 2019 - By

To evaluate the U.S.'s energy independence, we evaluate U.S. crude and the crude products balance, and which countries import our light crude. read more

Using your website as a marketing tool to help grow gallons

April 25, 2019 - By

Because people spend so much time on mobile platforms, it’s critical that your company implements a digital marketing strategy to connect to your customers. read more

Tank suppliers advise propane retailers to plan ahead on projects

April 25, 2019 - By

In recent months and extending back into 2018, we’ve heard reaction from the industry about extended lead times and rising prices on new propane tanks, notably the larger bulk vessels of 30,000 gallons and above. read more

Gulf Coast propane inventory soars

April 23, 2019 - By

With so much production in the Midwest relative to demand potential, producers simply do not want to hold inventory there. read more

Inventory grows as supply outpaces demand

April 15, 2019 - By

April is when we make the transition from monitoring heating-degree days and the impact of winter weather to more closely... read more

Making our point about propane ‘Supply Points’

April 8, 2019 - By

In our monthly print and digital editions of LP Gas magazine, we feature a section that highlights the latest supply-related... read more

The balance sheet versus the cash flow statement

April 4, 2019 - By

Propane Resources' Jeff Thompson tackles which financial record is most important to propane retailers and their business operations. read more

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