
Answers sought as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problem
February 1, 2009 By Brian Richesson
Answers are needed as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problems.
Read MoreAnswers are needed as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problems.
Read MoreYep, things are a mess. Looking back, retailing sure was easy before overwhelming regulation and sky-high insurance took the fun out of the business. Sure, you worried about what weather Mother Nature would be throwing at you any given year. Sure, you spent a sleepless night or two, wondering whether you’d made the right decision about adding a bobtail despite a new retailer invading your territory. But global economic crisis? Where did this come from? Yep, things are a mess.
Read MoreGary Kunath provides energetic beginning to the Southeastern show
Read MoreWhat I like best about our annual State of the Industry Report is that it gives propane retailers nationwide an open forum to give unbridled, bare-knuckled feedback from the front lines.
Read MoreTo prepare for this article on pricing, I surveyed a region in the country — similar to the market most of you live in — that is healthy, both in terms of the retail market environment and the general economy. This multi-county region is comprised of the expected mix of retail propane marketers: 10 independently owned propane distributors, four multi-state marketers and two cooperatives.
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