$Chart 1: Fractionated vs non-fractionated propane inventories$

Ready-for-sale propane data making an impact

March 25, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the ready-for-sale propane data point.

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

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Walter Smith

March 24, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Third-generation president of pump manufacturer, Walter Smith, engineers a new product to aid propane deliveries.

This article is tagged with hoses, LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, pumps and posted in Hall of Fame, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Kristen Williams

March 21, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Kristen Williams, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and COO of Thermotane Propane in Sanford, Florida.

This article is tagged with February 2025, Florida, Florida Propane Gas Association (FPGA), LP Gas Rising Leaders and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Daily prices natural gas 2020-2025 (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing?

March 18, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains what’s happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, liquefied natural gas (LNG), Mark Rachal, natural gas, natural gas liquids, natural gas processing, propane prices, propane pricing, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Pecilunas has a natural ability to build consensus – and friendships. (Photo by Eileen Haverty)

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Rita Pecilunas

March 17, 2025 By Jennifer Webb

Longtime marketing and communications professional Rita Pecilunas trades concert promotion plans for propane.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA), Otodata, Rita Pecilunas, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Evan Meier

March 14, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Evan Meier, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and director of design for Destwin in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

This article is tagged with February 2025, Illinois, LP Gas Rising Leaders, Young Gassers and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gas House horizontal tanks in rows. Photo by LP Gas staff

It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off

March 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

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

Knauff’s propane career has connected him with people from all over. (Photo by Jose Cardenas)

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Tom Knauff

March 10, 2025 By Chris Markham

Nearing the end of his 40-year career in propane, industry leader Tom Knauff witnesses many changes that spur his increasing involvement.

This article is tagged with EDP, Ferrellgas, LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Tom Knauff and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Tyler Kelly

March 7, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Tyler Kelly, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and director of trading for CHS Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., February 2025, LP Gas Rising Leaders, Minnesota, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Falling domestic propane demand

March 4, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand.

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

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