Source: LP Gas archives tracking deals that were made public and/or reported to the magazine.

Propane Market Metrics: A decade of propane deals

May 24, 2026 By LP Gas

A decade of propane industry acquisitions shows steady deal activity, standout years like 2018 and major moves.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Ferrellgas, May 2026, Mergers and Acquisitions, MFA Oil, NGL Energy Partners, propane industry, propane market metrics, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, Propane Market Metrics

Propane exports slow; inventories soar

January 20, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the connection between the slowdown in U.S. propane exports and high propane inventories.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, COVID-19, Mark Rachal, propane exports, propane inventories, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Field Tank Services attended its first Southeastern & International Propane Expo in 2024. From left are Cameron Tucker, Eben Brooks and Krisstorpher McDaniels. The company has installed more than 100,000 monitors since its inception about five years ago. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

Field Tank Services thrives by installing, servicing monitors

January 16, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Eben Brooks from Field Tank Services shares a look at how the company operates – and other key factors.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, January 2025, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, tank monitoring and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Insurance companies comment on state of the market

September 13, 2024 By LP Gas

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

This article is tagged with COVID-19, insurance, propane market, September 2024 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

In the Know: Propane tank supply stabilizes

November 21, 2023 By Obie Dixon

Propane Resources’ Obie Dixon discusses the current state of the propane tank market, following its disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Propane Resources LLC, propane tanks, tank, tank manufacturer and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Crude inventory doing surprisingly well

February 7, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, shifts focus to the somewhat surprising growth in U.S. crude inventory.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, COVID-19, crude inventory, Europe, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane production, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Part IV: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 31, 2023 By Mark Rachal

As we begin 2023, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, continues to review the change in propane inventory.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, COVID-19, Europe, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, propane demand, propane exports, propane fundamentals, propane inventory, propane production, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Part III: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 24, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal,…

Part II: Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 18, 2023 By Mark Rachal