Blue Flame Blog

Rising Cushing crude inventory could end crude, propane rally

May 16, 2016 - By and

Crude and propane prices are in the midst of a very strong run. Anytime a market has been in a... read more

The power of pets as digital influencers

May 11, 2016 - By

There’s a reason Grumpy Cat became an instant online celebrity. He’s quirky yet simple, ugly yet cute and funny yet... read more

Retailers’ responsibility goes beyond delivering propane

May 9, 2016 - By

We have a great appreciation for the work of propane retailers. What retailers do on a daily basis involves more... read more

In the Know: The 2016 Propane Expo

May 3, 2016 - By

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on the Propane Expo, addressed... read more

Analyzing the sharp rise in propane production

May 2, 2016 - By and

A huge jump in propane/propylene production was a key factor in the well-above-normal 2.259-million-barrel inventory build reported by the Energy... read more

Inventory position differences only partly explain price-spread trend

April 25, 2016 - By and

For several weeks, the Energy information Administration has reported above-average inventory builds. However, the builds have not been evenly distributed... read more

How social media can leverage a customer service experience

April 21, 2016 - By

Waiting at the gate for my United flight to Nashville for the National Propane Gas Association’s 2016 Southeastern Convention &... read more

Managing supply price risk ahead of next winter

April 18, 2016 - By and

Many propane retailers may find themselves in a bit of a quandary concerning managing the risk of higher propane prices... read more

Nashville makes strong case to be Propane Expo’s new host city

April 14, 2016 - By

The LP Gas staff fell in love with Nashville last week. So did the rest of the propane industry that... read more

Underestimating January propane exports

April 11, 2016 - By and

Last week in Trader’s Corner, we discussed the perplexingly high amount of propane demand being reported. This week, the Energy... read more