Underpriced imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand have squeezed U.S. producers’ sales and profits. Photo: iStock.com/Joe_Potato

Price movements along the supply & demand balance

August 12, 2019 By Mark Rachal

A big change in the U.S. propane supply demand balance between 2018 and 2019 has driven prices sharply lower.

This article is tagged with cost management solutions, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane supply, Propane supply demand, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Fuel-use propane production off to strong start

May 6, 2019 By Mark Rachal

Total fuel-use propane production from January 2018 to this January increased. Compared with 2017, supply growth is very strong this year.

This article is tagged with cost management solutions, Mark Rachal, propane production, propane supply, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Utilities Corp./Sharp Energy

Making our point about propane ‘Supply Points’

April 8, 2019 By Brian Richesson

In our monthly print and digital editions of LP Gas magazine, we feature a section that highlights the […]

This article is tagged with butane, Chesapeake Utilities Corp., natural gas plant liquids, propane distribution, propane pricing, propane supply, propane value, Sharp Energy, Supply Points, Trader's Corner, Tri Gas & Oil, U.S. Energy Information Administration and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Ray Energy tabs vice president of supply

April 5, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Leanne Mazoch brings over 20 years of oil and gas industry experience to the vice president of supply role with Ray Energy.

This article is tagged with BP Energy Co., Ken Ray, Leanne Mazoch, people news, propane supply, Ray Energy Corp. and posted in News

Growth in US propane supply exceeding demand

February 18, 2019 By Mark Rachal

Propane’s relative value to WTI crude has been falling this year. Comparing propane’s value to crude’s value is […]

This article is tagged with crude, propane demand, propane exports, propane supply, WTI crude and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Dale Delay talking about his Gallon Challenge during the 2018 LP Gas Growth Summit. Photo: LP Gas

Supply challenges and the gallon challenge

December 7, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Dale Delay of Cost Management Solutions, Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas address attendees at the LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with cost management solutions, Dale Delay, LP Gas Growth Summit, national propane gas association, propane education & research council, propane supply, Randy Thompson, The Gallon Challenge, thompsongas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane’s lower value reflects confidence in supply

November 5, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

The October sell-off in propane seems to show that players in the propane market are not worried about […]

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In The Know: Preparing for the winter ahead

October 18, 2018 By Tony Botts

Propane Resources’ Tony Botts breaks down the issues propane retailers should be aware of for the 2018 winter heating season.

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In the Know: Answers to questions about propane supply, pricing

August 9, 2018 By Marty Lerum

Marty Lerum of Propane Resources provides his thoughts on how propane retailers should respond to customers’ questions about supply and pricing.

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Petrochemical companies still consuming relatively low volumes of propane

August 6, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

In July, U.S. propane exports kicked into higher gear.

This article is tagged with cost management solutions, domestic propane supply, ethane, petrochemical companies, propane exports, propane supply and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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