It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off
March 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
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Falling domestic propane demand
March 4, 2025 By Mark Rachal
This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, shares trends in domestic propane demand.
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What advice do you have for propane retailers who want to grow their gallon sales?
March 1, 2025 By LP Gas
The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares its advice for growing gallon sales.
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Correcting a common misconception about propane supply
February 25, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains and corrects a common misconception about propane supply and how propane is produced.
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Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices
February 10, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude’s impact on propane prices.
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January cold impacts US propane supply
February 3, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines the January cold’s impact on U.S. propane supply and argues that confidence in propane supply remains high.
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Propane speculation for retailers
January 27, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal explains how propane retailers can take long and short positions on propane.
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The dreaded propane price spike
January 21, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices.
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How are propane industry leaders using AI?
January 16, 2025 By LP Gas
Members of the LPG Editorial Advisory Board share their answers.
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A look back at 2024 propane pricing
January 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection.
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