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The Army National Guard aided in the wake of the Mississippi ice storm, as the Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA) coordinated with Payne Oil Co. and Stringer Oil & LP Gas to deliver supplies to hard-hit communities. (Photo courtesy of SEPA)

Help arrives for Mississippi communities after Winter Storm Fern

February 20, 2026 By

The propane industry came together in northern Mississippi, where ice accumulations of up to 4 in. knocked out power for weeks for some.

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Chart 1: Propane closing prices

Steady propane prices for 2025-26 winter

February 17, 2026 By

Mark Rachal explains why propane prices have been steady this winter.

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Customers rely on retailers to deliver their propane consistently in cold temperatures. (Image: knowlesgallery/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Winter propane safety tips

February 6, 2026 By

Propane retailer offers simple steps for a safe, reliable heating season.

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Chart 1: Daily prices natural gas – 2025-2026 (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Propane rejection and its causes

February 3, 2026 By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, explains the concept of propane rejection.

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Chart 1: Total propane demand

Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 By

Mark Rachal discusses the current call on propane inventories heading into the winter.

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Chart 1: Mont Belvieu 10-year price average

No dip in propane prices this December?

November 10, 2025 By

Mark Rachal explores the possibility that the annual December propane price dip might not occur this year.

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A good marketing strategy during the winter heating season will inform customers that you are ready to provide for their energy needs. (Photo: Ulga/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How to stand out this heating season

September 25, 2025 By

Jennifer LeClerc, vice president of marketing at consumer focus marketing, shares four marketing tips for a successful heating season.

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Chart 1: Monthly U.S. propane supplied

Propane demand ahead of the winter heating season

September 23, 2025 By

Mark Rachal compares current propane demand to past averages.

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Chart 1: Total United States propane/propylene inventory

Where propane inventories stand as winter nears

September 15, 2025 By

Mark Rachal examines the current state of propane inventories.

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Customers rely on retailers to deliver their propane consistently in cold temperatures. (Image: knowlesgallery/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Retailers had to be ready for anything this winter

April 18, 2025 By

Propane retailers were forced to adapt to inconsistent weather and natural disasters during this past winter season.

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