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US propane consumption reaches 18-year record in January

April 16, 2025 By

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, propane consumption in the U.S. reached 1.48 million barrels per day in January.

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PERC shares how propane can keep critical operations running during emergencies

March 5, 2025 By

As extreme weather and power outages continue to impact communities nationwide, the need for reliable energy sources has never been greater.

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Map 1: 6-10 day temperature outlook

Can the propane industry handle this winter storm?

January 6, 2025 By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines how the latest winter storm and falling temperatures could impact propane prices.

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Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2024

December 23, 2024 By

As another year comes to a close, we present the top Trader’s Corner articles of 2024, ranked by page views.

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Blossman Gas delivers propane generators to impacted areas. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas employees)

Propane industry provides aid to areas devastated by hurricanes

November 5, 2024 By

In the aftermath of two hurricanes, propane retailers and other industry members aid customers, co-workers and communities as winter approaches.

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Chart 1: Total United States Propane/Propylene Inventory

Propane price protection preserves customers

August 12, 2024 By

Mark Rachal explains why retailers might consider propane price protection to shield customers from price fluctuations this winter.

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The buying window has closed

June 24, 2024 By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains why the buying window for propane retailers has likely closed for the time being.

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Why get price protection at all?

June 17, 2024 By

A retail propane company has physical assets, but the real value of the company is in the customers that it has worked for years to cultivate.

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Chart 1: US Refineries Throughput (Cost Management Solutions)

The good and bad of refinery throughput for propane

June 3, 2024 By

In May, crude inventories were already trending lower, and the overall trend is likely to be downward until October.

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Chart 1: Crude and Propane Closing Prices (Cost Management Solutions)

Propane finding domestic, foreign buyers

May 28, 2024 By

Mark Rachal evaluates propane prices and why there has been a separation in price direction between propane and crude.

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