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Propane supplied from natural gas processing jumps

January 22, 2018 - By and

U.S. propane production from natural gas processing plants jumped in October 2017, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. read more

Propane industry mentoring program available to all

January 18, 2018 - By

In the propane industry, we are fortunate to make a living by delivering our energy-efficient fuel. We may also enrich our lives by giving to future leaders. read more

In the Know: Technology for propane retailers

January 11, 2018 - By

Propane Resources' Cooper Wilburn discusses the most important pieces of technology retailers should be incorporating into their businesses. read more

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Why are US crude inventories falling when they are normally building?

January 8, 2018 - By and

At this time of year, we expect refinery throughput to be lower. However, inventory has continued to fall this winter at a sharp pace. read more

Domestic market changes to hold retailers’ attention in 2018

January 2, 2018 - By

The increase in U.S. propane exports and export capacity has captured the industry’s attention for the last several years. read more

Lower domestic propane demand offset by exports

December 26, 2017 - By and

It is difficult to believe, but domestic propane demand is running slightly below last year’s levels for the same time of year. read more

Growing propane supplies adding stability to the market

December 18, 2017 - By and

Propane supply gets less attention than demand, but is more important in setting the pricing environment. read more

What propane retailers should expect from early winter build

December 11, 2017 - By and

U.S. propane retailers got an early Christmas present when the EIA reported a surprise 1.316-million-barrel build in U.S. propane inventory. read more

Producers extend deal to limit production. So what’s next?

December 4, 2017 - By and

Major producers, including OPEC countries and Russia, agreed to extend the production quotas implemented in January through the end of 2018. read more

In the Know: Supply and demand heading into the new year

December 4, 2017 - By

Propane Resources' Tony Botts describes the state of the propane industry as we head into the new year. read more