Stocks should maintain an adequate number of days of supply coming out of winter. Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter

Prepare for heating season

October 9, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Propane marketers increasingly turn to technology to make sure they, and their customers, are ready when winter or grain drying season make an on-time arrival.

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How to tackle negative reviews

October 6, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The cost of ignoring poor feedback is too high for your propane business. Learn how to manage negative reviews constructively.

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Know the basics of a new piping pressure test

October 5, 2023 By Benny Gay

A leak check and pressure test are often thought to be the same, but they are two very different tests.

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A shortage of qualified drivers and service technicians will continue to challenge propane marketers during the busy heating season. (Photo courtesy of PERC)

Steps to 2023-24 winter success

October 3, 2023 By John Powell

You’ve surely seen increased costs across virtually all facets of your operation. Here are some tips to help propane marketers deal with higher costs.

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Propane Personality: Trent Hampton

October 2, 2023 By Chris Lewis

As CEO, Trent Hampton’s primary responsibility is to hire and retain top talent that will represent Lakes Gas. Learn more about his career in propane.

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A good safety program is a propane marketer’s first line of defense to control increases in premiums. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

State of the insurance market

September 29, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked insurance providers to offer their perspectives on the market and to share their message for propane marketers.

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Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), regulations, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Cruel summer: Extreme weather events impact propane marketers year-round

September 25, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Extreme weather events and disasters are year-round occurrences that have the potential to seriously impact propane marketers and their customers.

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This article is tagged with California, Canada, Canadian Propane Association (CPA), Florida, generators, Hawaii, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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LPG Spotlight: Pinnacle Propane

September 22, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico is pinnacle for propane retailer’s hot air balloon business and community involvement.

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In the Know: Delivery efficiency

September 21, 2023 By Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources consultant Cooper Wilburn suggests ways propane retailers can improve delivery efficiency and reliability.

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