Chart 1: Top U.S. propane export destinations (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Breaking down US propane exports by destination

January 26, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines key export destinations of U.S. propane to see if any of those destinations had a significant decrease in volume in 2025.

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This article is tagged with China, Cost Management Solutions, exports, Mark Rachal, propane exports, propane inventories, tariffs, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

2026 could prove to be a year of growth. Quality Steel’s Ohio facility is shown here. (Photo: Shirnae Richardson)

State of the Economy: Forecast for 2026

December 15, 2025 By Phillip M. Perry

A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation and lower interest rates should help companies boost profitability in 2026.

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Measuring the impacts of US tariffs

November 16, 2025 By LP Gas

Tank manufacturers and other industry leaders share how tariffs have impacted their companies.

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This article is tagged with Hiltz Propane Systems, Metsa, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), November 2025, Quality Steel, tariffs, TerraVest Industries, Triarc Tank, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Canadian prime minister’s energy agenda could benefit oil, gas, propane

October 13, 2025 By Gordon Feller

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a bold, surprising transformation of Canada’s energy landscape.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine occurred near the end of the winter heating season, adding to market volatility. (Photo: sandsun/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Energy as a weapon in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

September 30, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks back on the 3 1/2 years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Europe, Mark Rachal, tariffs, Trader's Corner, Ukraine and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Chart 1: Total petroleum products supplied

Energy demand not slowing down

August 26, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks at how refineries have tried to keep up with energy demand, and explains why the current trends it may be unsustainable.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude oil, Mark Rachal, propane demand, tariffs, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Why propane prices are lower this year

August 19, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains how the recent meeting between the United States and Russia could impact propane prices.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude prices, Donald Trump, Mark Rachal, propane traders, tariffs, Trader's Corner, Ukraine and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Chart 1: U.S. propane demand (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

New propane export capacity coming online amid tariff policy swings

June 3, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Import and export markets have been a key topic of discussion so far this year amid the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariff policies.

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This article is tagged with China, Cost Management Solutions, exports, Mark Rachal, propane exports, tariffs, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Chart 1: U.S. propane/propylene demand

Dealing with propane demand volatility

May 20, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the volatility in U.S. propane demand.

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Trump executive orders: What propane businesses, consumers need to know

April 24, 2025 By Chris Daly

DCC Propane has analyzed the initial reaction to the announcements.

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This article is tagged with China, congress, DCC, Donald Trump, election, energy, exports, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane market, propane marketers, propane retailers, tariffs, Washington D.C. and posted in Blue Flame Blog