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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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Understanding the change process for NFPA 58: Part II

April 3, 2019 - By

Here's what has taken place in the change process for the NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code since my last article in June 2018. read more

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Propane’s value declining due to supply imbalance

April 2, 2019 - By

In Trader’s Corner, we have written extensively about the high growth rate in propane supply compared to the slower growth... read more

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