Chart 1: Total petroleum products supplied

Energy demand not slowing down

August 26, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable.

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

Faces & Places: August 2025

August 25, 2025 By LP Gas

Check out what members of the industry have been up to recently.

This article is tagged with August 2025, EDP, faces & places, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The Propane Education & Research Council launched a demonstration and research program around CHP systems. (Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council)

Propane industry leaders highlight power generation opportunities in 2025

August 22, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council launched a demonstration and research program around CHP systems.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, EC Power, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Why propane prices are lower this year

August 19, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices.

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

Shale oil and gas fields have evolved into production powerhouses. (Image: felizlife/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images)

Propane powers up amid growing US oil, gas production

August 18, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

As electricity needs rise, propane is primed to take market share from its competitors.

This article is tagged with Colorado Propane Gas Association (CPGA), New Mexico Propane Gas Association, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rocky Mountain Propane Association, Tom Clark, Tucker Perkins, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Declining crude oil supply supports higher propane prices

August 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains how current trends in crude drilling and production are impacting propane buyers.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude oil, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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)

Propane meets AI for smarter marketing, stronger sales

August 4, 2025 By Ben Gutkin

Ben Gutkin, vice president of marketing services at Warm Thoughts Communications, shares how AI marketing tools can improve business.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), July 2025, marketing, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: Ronny Martinez

August 1, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Learn more about Ronny Martinez, CEO of Precise Alternative Fleet Solutions.

This article is tagged with Icom North America, July 2025, Precise Alternative Fleet Solutions, Sharp Energy and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Meritum Energy and Pico Propane leaders, from left, Chris Hill, Tom Van Buren and Rob Chalmers. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Chris Hill becomes third Meritum leader to chair PERC

July 30, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Chris Hill’s appointment as the new chairman of PERC completes a trifecta for Meritum Energy Holdings leadership.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, Eastern Propane, Meritum Energy Holdings, people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rhoads Energy, Superior Plus Propane, Targa Resources and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers

July 29, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July.

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

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