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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

Propane’s relative value to crude facing upward winter pressure

November 27, 2017 - By and

Propane prices often go through a bit of a slump between the middle of October and the Thanksgiving holiday. read more

Taking a look from an applicant’s perspective

November 27, 2017 - By

By intentionally looking at its job openings from the applicant’s perspective, one company discovered a clever way to attract more “A” players to its workforce. read more

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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