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.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude prices, Donald Trump, Mark Rachal, propane traders, tariffs, Trader's Corner 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

NPGA’s stance on the new administration and Congress

April 17, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Steve Kaminski, president and CEO of the National Propane Gas Association, shares the organization’s outlook on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other topics.

This article is tagged with Donald Trump, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Steve Kaminski, tariffs, video and posted in Featured Video, Southeastern Showcase

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NPGA monitors evolving Trump administration tariff plans

February 26, 2025 By Brian Richesson

A discussion on Trump administration tariffs filled a hotel ballroom at the NPGA winter committee and board meetings in Clearwater, Florida.

This article is tagged with Canada, China, Donald Trump, March 2025, Mexico, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane imports, tariffs, winter and posted in News, From the Magazine

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