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What propane retailers need to know about hiring millennials

February 15, 2018 - By

For any industry that wants to grow, it’s important to keep in mind the people who are entering the workforce. read more

Favorable relative value for Mont Belvieu, Conway propane

February 12, 2018 - By and

Cost Management Solutions' Mark Rachal takes a look at propane’s relative value to crude and how it is trending compared with last year. read more

In the Know: Attracting younger generations to the propane industry

February 8, 2018 - By

Propane Resources' Cooper Wilburn explains how the propane industry can attract more young people to its workforce. read more

Seeking opportunity to secure supplies, lock prices next winter

February 5, 2018 - By and

It is now the homestretch for winter, but forecasts for a cold February mean there is much work still to be done. read more

Propane prices retreat despite strong domestic demand

January 29, 2018 - By and

U.S. propane prices have returned to where they began the winter – in a price decline that has surprised many, given strong domestic demand support. read more

Testing the endurance of your business

January 25, 2018 - By

The efforts that we put in place last summer such as improving processes, safety, computer systems, equipment and vehicles are now paying off with dividends. read more

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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