Blue Flame Blog

Weighing the risks associated with locking in propane prices

November 20, 2017 - By and

Relative to West Texas Intermediate's crude price, Mont Belvieu is valued at 76 percent, while Conway is valued at 73 percent. read more

US exports rising, changing Latin American market

November 13, 2017 - By

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, propane exports reached a record high of 913,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2017. read more

In the Know: Supply logistics

November 7, 2017 - By

Propane Resources' Tony Botts discusses what propane retailers can do to combat logistics issues they might face during the heating season. read more

Fuel-use propane production, its effect on supply/demand

November 6, 2017 - By and

U.S. propane supply is growing, but not as much as in past years. read more

Propane faces support from crude market bullishness

October 30, 2017 - By and

Recently, propane prices have not gone beyond 78 to 80 percent of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude’s price. read more

What happens when petchems shy away from propane?

October 23, 2017 - By and

With winter approaching, the most recent data shows petrochemical companies shying away from propane as a feedstock. read more

Don’t get exposed this winter

October 19, 2017 - By

As we head into the coming heating season, the embarrassment of being caught “naked” on the supply side is a real concern. read more

Traders’ position conflicts with Midwest price movement

October 16, 2017 - By and

As winter approaches, the Midwest, like the rest of the nation, has propane inventory levels that are below the five-year average and well below last year's. read more

In the Know: Propane demand

October 12, 2017 - By

Propane Resources' Marty Lerum explains how retailers can boost propane demand in their communities. read more

Examining a tough three weeks for propane inventory

October 9, 2017 - By and

It has been a tough three weeks for propane inventories, as the typical period of inventory build nears its end. read more