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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25 deals that changed the propane industry

May 12, 2025 By Brian Richesson

With input from leaders in the M&A space, LP Gas has created a chronological list of the 25 most impactful deals of the past 25 years.

This article is tagged with May 2025, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2024-25 merger and acquisition activity

May 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Check out this list of mergers and acquisitions in the propane industry that LP Gas has tracked over the past 12 months.

Fractionation more of a contributor to inventory tightness than originally thought

May 5, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains how fractionator throughput has contributed to propane inventory tightness.

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

Propane Personality: Luke Fitzpatrick

May 2, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Luke Fitzpatrick is the president and CEO of the Missouri Propane Gas Association and the Missouri Propane Education & Research Council.

This article is tagged with April 2025, MFA Oil, Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC), Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA), Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Update: Solving for the unknown in crazy April propane prices

April 28, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, gives an update on last week’s conundrum of April’s propane forward price curve.

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

The Propane Education & Research Council updated its Gas Check program this year based on retailer requests to make it easier to complete. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

How to choose the right size gas meter

April 28, 2025 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager for Cavagna North America, shares ways to ensure steady gas supply, customer confidence and safety.

This article is tagged with April 2025, Cavagna North America, Randy Warner, safety, safety first and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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