$Chart 4: Fractionated vs non-fractionated propane inventories$

Revisiting propane inventories

July 1, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal is happy to say that propane inventories could be considered fixed … almost.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, Midwest, propane demand, propane inventories, propane inventory, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Propane Ninja is ready for whatever this year's hurricane season brings. (Photo by Jimmy Brothers)

LPG Spotlight: Propane Ninja

June 30, 2025 By Chris Markham

Florida retailer prepares to serve customers during hurricane season.

This article is tagged with Florida, June 2025, LPG Spotlight, Propane Ninja, propane retailer, propane supply and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: June 2025

June 27, 2025 By LP Gas

Check out what those in the industry have been up to lately in our latest Faces & Places photo roundup.

This article is tagged with bobtail, Brian Kanaba, EDP, faces & places, June 2025, Otodata, Qualpay, RegO, Tom Knauff, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Bad propane pricing environment could have been worse

June 24, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains the current propane pricing environment.

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

Katie Scott of Energy Partners Propane says that she loves the potential to constantly learn and grow as a company driver. (Photo by Anna Taylor, Energy Partners Propane)

Female drivers bring safety and skill to propane industry, but barriers remain

June 23, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

Getting more women behind the wheel as propane delivery drivers has not proven easy, but those who conquer the initial obstacles find it rewarding.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, drivers, Energy Partners, June 2025, truck drivers, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The anatomy of a bobtail. (Photo courtesy of Westmor Industries)

Breaking down the anatomy of a bobtail

June 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Driver comfort, convenience and safety are among the many features built into the industry’s iconic vehicle.

This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, bobtails, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), June 2025, Mike Walters, propane bobtails, Superior Energy Systems, truck bodies, trucking, trucks, Walter Smith, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LP Gas photo of the new NPGA officers and President and CEO Steve Kaminski

Mike Hopsicker named chair of NPGA board

June 18, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) swore in its officers for 2025-26 ahead of its annual Propane Days lobbying event.

This article is tagged with Boehlke Bottled Gas, Global Gas, Lakes Gas, Mike Hopsicker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), pico, Propane Days, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), Tom Van Buren and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Chart 1: U.S. weekly crude production estimate

Crude inventories down as refineries roar

June 17, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal tries to figure out what the deal is with crude inventories.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude inventory, crude production, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Illustration by Lana Traum; Akirastock/E+/Getty Images (background)

How the bobtail powers the industry and drives opportunity

June 16, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry’s delivery vehicle has come a long way since its inception.

This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, equipment, June 2025, Mike Walters, Superior Energy Systems, trucks, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane inventories helped, not fixed

June 9, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal reports on the state of U.S. propane inventories.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Gulf Coast, Gulf Coast propane inventory, Mark Rachal, Midwest, propane inventories, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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