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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

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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