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

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

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Could the inventory trend change in 2023?

January 10, 2023 By Mark Rachal

As we close out 2022, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, looks at the change in propane inventory.

Watch propane price curves to chart a course

January 3, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, looks at the forward price curve for propane.

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FMCSA expands COVID-19 declaration to include propane

June 7, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane, natural gas and heating oil are among the fuels listed in the declaration, which aims to address hampered supply chains.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours of service (HOS), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Use marketing as a competitive advantage

May 5, 2022 By Roger Rosenbaum

Propane retailers must adapt their marketing and communication strategies for a post-COVID era to gain a competitive advantage with consumers.

This article is tagged with communication, competition, COVID-19, crisis communication, customer relations, customer service, marketing, Technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, COVID-19, Current Issue, From the Magazine

18 costly mistakes of the trade show attendee

April 25, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

After COVID-19 shutdowns and event cancellations, we could all use a refresher on how to navigate trade shows to our advantage.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, networking, trade shows and posted in Current Issue, Events, From the Magazine, News

2020 propane sales report reflects impacts of pandemic

April 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Record-high temperatures in parts of the U.S. and slowdowns in economic activities owing to COVID-19 impacted annual U.S. retail propane gallon sales in 2020.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane gallons, propane sales and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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