Chart 1: U.S. propane demand (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

New propane export capacity coming online amid tariff policy swings

June 3, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Import and export markets have been a key topic of discussion so far this year amid the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariff policies.

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

Approximately 42 percent of Blue Flame Propane’s sales take place from May 1 to Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of Jason Cooley)

LPG Spotlight: Blue Flame Propane

June 2, 2025 By Chris Lewis

New York retailer Blue Flame Propane approaches goal of delivering 2 million gallons annually.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, May 2025, New York, propane, propane companies and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

California eyes growth amid forklift rule settlement

May 30, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Colin Sueyres, president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association, discusses California’s growth prospects.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, forklift, June 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, News

The highs and lows of price protection

May 27, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines price parameters to better understand the risks and advantages of price protection.

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

4 steps to a safe and fun summer cabin season

May 26, 2025 By Bryan Wendt

Emphasize safety with your customers by sharing these four essential steps to safely opening a cabin for the season.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., May 2025, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gray, Gray & Gray guides Florida propane retailer through family ownership change

May 23, 2025 By Bob Sandrick

Thermotane Propane and Gray, Gray & Gray recount the opportunity the LP Gas Growth Summit gave them to partner.

This article is tagged with Gray Gray & Gray, LP Gas Growth Summit, May 2025, Summit Success Stories, Thermotane Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Dealing with propane demand volatility

May 20, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the volatility in U.S. propane demand.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane imports, propane production, propane traders, tariffs, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Allison Platz-Velazquez, right, says connecting with groups like 4-H and the Future Farmers of America is a great way to meet consumers. (Photo courtesy of Delta Liquid Energy)

Marketing tactics to connect with your agricultural community

May 19, 2025 By Mark Leitman

Mark Leitman shares some tips to help build and maintain awareness within the agricultural market.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Flame Blog, delta liquid energy, mark leitman, May 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane industry professionals gather at the JW Marriott hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the LP Gas Hall of Fame induction dinner, which takes place annually on the eve of the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern & International Propane Expo. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

LP Gas Hall of Fame takes the stage in Charlotte

May 16, 2025 By LP Gas

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 LP Gas Hall of Fame with a recap of the night and a photo collage of attendees.

This article is tagged with Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, Cetane Associates, Conger LP Gas, Eastern Propane & Oil, EDP, Ferrellgas, Ken Taylor, LP Gas Hall of Fame, May 2025, Mike Walters, Otodata, Rita Pecilunas, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Tom Knauff, Walter Smith, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Hall of Fame, Current Issue, Events, Featured, From the Magazine

Contangoed vs. backwardated crude price curves and propane prices

May 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks at the impact of crude forward price curves on propane prices.

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

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