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

Three generations comprise Shasta Gas Propane: from left, Jason Wehunt Jr., Jason Wehunt, Karen Wehunt, Judy Kinnie, Chuck Kinnie, Sunshine Stevens and Adam Stevens. (Photo courtesy of Karen Wehunt)

LPG Spotlight: Shasta Gas Propane

July 28, 2025 By Chris Lewis

In this feature, we highlight California-based Shasta Gas Propane, which is comprised of three generations.

This article is tagged with California, July 2025, LPG Spotlight, propane retailer and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: July 2025

July 25, 2025 By LP Gas

Check out what members of the industry have been up to this past month.

This article is tagged with Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, faces & places, Ferrellgas, July 2025, Lakes Gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), pico, Propane Days, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Patience is paying off in propane price protection

July 22, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price.

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

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