Propane prices are riding the crude wave

September 4, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

All of the gain in U.S. propane’s value in 2018 can be attributed to the stronger pricing environment for crude.

This article is tagged with crude, propane, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Crude drilling slowdown could support propane prices

July 30, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Last week, U.S. crude production hit 11 million barrels per day for the first time ever.

This article is tagged with Conway, Cost Management Solutions, crude, Mont Belvieu, propane, Trader's Corner, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Petrochemical companies boost propane usage

June 18, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

The implication for propane retailers is that petrochemicals could demand more propane moving forward if the trend in ethane’s relative value to propane continues on its current path.

This article is tagged with ethane, petrochemicals, propane, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

ICF Advisory Services: U.S. Propane Consumption

June 15, 2018 By LP Gas

Overall, ICF forecasts higher propane consumption in all market sectors and regions in 2018 when compared to 2017.

This article is tagged with ICF, Midwest, Northeast, propane, propane consumption, residential and posted in Data Information

US propane inventory builds lighter than average

May 29, 2018 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

U.S. propane inventory increased very lightly last week. Find out why.

This article is tagged with Mont Belvieu, propane, propane inventory, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

ICF Advisory Services Market Trends: Fuel Oil Conversions

May 18, 2018 By LP Gas

Conversions away from fuel oil expected to decline in the coming years.

This article is tagged with conversions, electricity, fuel oil, ICF, natural gas, Northeast, propane and posted in Data Information

In the Know: What propane retailers can do to increase the value of their businesses

May 17, 2018 By Tamera Kovacs

Tamera Kovacs, financial consultant and industry expert in business valuations and sales at Propane Resources, provides insight on what increases a business’ value.

This article is tagged with business, EBITDA, propane, propane business, propane resources, propane retailers, Tamera Kovacs and posted in Blue Flame Blog

PADD Focus: Winter wrap-up

May 11, 2018 By LP Gas

Get the scoop on end-of-winter supply news from around the country.

This article is tagged with Congressional Propane Caucus, crude oil, Mont Belvieu, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, propane, winter and posted in Data Information

Autogas weathers the winter

May 7, 2018 By Mike Taylor

Propane-powered vehicles offer retailers a fuel alternative that can stand up to winter.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Freightliner Custom Chassis, heating season, Icom North America, Mike Taylor, PERC, propane, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, weather, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Fisk Tank Carrier expands manufacturing and service facilities

April 30, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

The Wisconsin-based custom boom truck and propane hauling trailer manufacturer, in anticipation of business growth, acquired a building to extend its current facilities by 25,000 sq. ft.

This article is tagged with Nathan Roberts, propane, propane conversions and posted in News

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