The numbers don’t lie
March 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The American Petroleum Institute says total domestic propane sales for combined residential, commercial, engine, farm and industrial uses in 2006 fell for the fourth consecutive year.
Read More Retailers say growing number of low-income customers makes business difficult
March 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The rising cost of propane, coupled with limited federal home-heating assistance for low-income families, is not only putting the squeeze on customers but retailers as well.
Read More Low build fuels concern
September 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Amassive expansion in liquid natural gas production had propane experts earlier this year forecasting a record boost in supply and a resulting drop in prices for propane marketers gearing up for the 2007-08 winter.
Read More Are you financially motivated?
July 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes
I pose this rhetorical question to examine some of the decisions we make in our propane companies that fly in the face of reaching for maximum financial performance.
Read More Welcome to winter
March 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Just as propane marketers nationwide had given up hope of squeezing a profit from yet another warm winter, a ferocious St. Valentine’s Day Blizzard punctuated a solid month of cold temperatures that saved a dismal heating season but wreaked havoc on the front lines.
Read More Insurance buyers: beware to be safe
March 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Seems just like yesterday we met as an NPGA task force to study alternative insurance options. In 2003 we published a white paper that referred to insurance industry cycles and future price reductions. We forecast lower premiums and more choices. It happened.
Read More Effective product pricing
November 1, 2006 By LP Gas
In today’s volatile energy market, the successful propane marketer must know how to effectively price propane. It’s one of the most important skills for any owner/manager to hone.
Read More Summer stocks filling the bill, winter’s price a roll of the dice
September 1, 2005 By LP Gas
It looks like we’ll have plenty of inventory. Only it may not be in the right place.
Read More Credit and Collections Strategies: In a Word – Proactive
July 1, 2005 By LP Gas
A problem in the propane industry today is that a lot of companies are struggling financially because prices are increasing, leading to higher accounts receivable balances.
Read More ‘Average’ Winter Weather Squeezes Margins, Cash Flow
March 1, 2005 By LP Gas
As January rolled into February, propane marketers nationwide were hoping for a prolonged cold spell to bolster what’s being called an average heating season with fewer gallons pumped and lower margins earned.
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