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A look at propane’s current value relative to WTI crude

October 5, 2017 - By and

WTI crude is an important metric because it gives propane retailers a way to evaluate the value of the product they sell. The comparison provides needed guidance when managing the price risks associated with propane supply. read more

Companies that listen are most likely to succeed

September 28, 2017 - By

Business success is based on companies' willingness to listen to their customers or clients. Organizations should look to continuously engage their customers. read more

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Extreme events put inventory in unusual situations

September 25, 2017 - By and

Propane prices increased after the Energy Information Administration reported U.S. propane inventory fell 1.377 million barrels for the week ending Sept. 15. read more

What to expect from changes in the crude price curve

September 18, 2017 - By and

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries projects demand for its crude will average 32.83 million barrels per day in 2018. read more

What’s causing a big jump in propane inventory?

September 11, 2017 - By and

For the week ending Sept. 1, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 6.346-million-barrel build in U.S. propane inventory. read more

In the Know: PERC

September 7, 2017 - By

Propane Resources’ Marty Lerum explains what issues he would like to see addressed by PERC’s new president, Tucker Perkins, and the PERC executive committee. read more

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What propane’s value history tells us about the market today

September 5, 2017 - By and

Propane’s relative value to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark crude, continues to rise. read more

Hurricane Harvey’s potential impact on Texas Gulf Coast

August 25, 2017 - By and

All eyes are on Hurricane Harvey, which is bearing down on the Texas Gulf Coast. read more

Crude inventory drawdown’s relation to crude production

August 21, 2017 - By and

Crude prices have been volatile throughout the August downtrend. They moved higher from mid-June through July, but dropped from $50.17 to below $47 in August. read more

Monitoring inventory levels and domestic, export demand

August 14, 2017 - By and

Propane inventory dynamics are definitely in a state of flux. At this point, traders are still trying to figure out what is the new normal. read more