Chart 1: Crude and propane closing prices

The dreaded propane price spike

January 21, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude prices, Mark Rachal, propane price, propane pricing, propane supply, propane traders, Trader's Corner, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Photo by K.D. Tidwell, Elite Power and Energy

Elite Power and Energy supports hurricane relief fund

January 20, 2025 By Chris Lewis

K.D. Tidwell, president of Elite Power and Energy Corp., shares how his company is supporting the hurricane relief fund.

This article is tagged with January 2025, LPG Spotlight, Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo of James Rockall, CEO and managing director of the World Liquid Gas Association, courtesy of 9Mil

WLGA looks ahead to Liquid Gas Week 2025

January 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) revealed its plans to host the inaugural Liquid Gas Week 2025 on Sept. 22-26 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This article is tagged with events, James Rockall, Liquid Gas Week, LPG Week, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

While artificial intelligence is used to perform tasks that humans would otherwise do, the human touch is still vital when doing business. (Photo: ipopba/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How are propane industry leaders using AI to help their businesses?

January 15, 2025 By Chris Markham

Industry leaders share their perspectives on artificial intelligence and the roles it can play in propane business operations.

This article is tagged with ADD Systems, Anova, artificial intelligence (AI), Cargas, January 2025, LP Gas Growth Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), One-Tank, Otodata, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), tank monitoring, Texas Propane Gas Association, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

A look back at 2024 propane pricing

January 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, financial swaps, Mark Rachal, propane prices, propane pricing, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), congress, energy policy, gallon growth, leadership, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), regulations and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Can the propane industry handle this winter storm?

January 6, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines how the latest winter storm and falling temperatures could impact propane prices.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude prices, Mark Rachal, propane prices, propane pricing, propane traders, Trader's Corner, weather, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Vickery Propane

January 3, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Texas retailer balances propane with dirt-hauling business in the ‘offseason.’

This article is tagged with December 2024, LPG Spotlight, Texas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Opportunities in propane prices

December 30, 2024 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks ahead at propane prices in the new year and beyond, and explains the relationship between propane and crude oil.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude oil, financial swaps, Mark Rachal, propane price, propane prices, propane pricing, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Woodward, second from right, supports Women in Propane. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Personality: Leslie Woodward

December 30, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Leslie Woodward’s father started Fairview in 1969 as a small manufacturer and distributor of fittings and hose in Toronto.

This article is tagged with Canada, December 2024, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in From the Magazine, Current Issue, Featured

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