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Takeaways from a first-time Propane Days attendee

August 16, 2019 - By

Zac Cromie of Smith Propane & Oil in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, shares his experience from his first trip to the industry's legislative event. read more

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Price movements along the supply & demand balance

August 12, 2019 - By

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

August 8, 2019 - By

Jeff Stewart peppered the Propane Education & Research Council with hard-hitting messages about decarbonization efforts at the state level. read more

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Addressing cavitation, other pump challenges

August 8, 2019 - By

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

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Destinations evolve due to values, infrastructure

August 5, 2019 - By

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

August 1, 2019 - By

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

July 29, 2019 - By

The latest data from the National Energy Board (NEB) of Canada shows propane inventory posting a new five-year low for... read more

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In the Know: Structuring a budget for capital investments

July 25, 2019 - By

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

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More petrochemical demand for propane

July 22, 2019 - By

A rise in petrochemical company demand for propane as a feedstock is helping tighten the supply and demand balance for propane. read more

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Promoting safety in barns, greenhouses

July 18, 2019 - By

Taking extra steps with customers can keep heating systems safe in barns and greenhouses, where animal waste and hot, humid conditions can be corrosive. read more

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