Winter 2020-21: Lessons to learn about supply and pricing
April 14, 2021 By LP Gas
Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal discusses the heating season of 2020-21, highlighting factors that led to upward pressure on propane pricing.
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LPG Spotlight: Fair Propane
March 23, 2021 By Carly Bemer
When Fair Propane heard news of Winter Storm Uri, the Mississippi retailer began preparing for one of the biggest ice storms it had seen in decades.
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Prevent water from freezing in your propane
March 2, 2021 By Randy Warner
One challenge winter presents to propane retailers is water in the gas, which causes the regulator to freeze up in customers’ tanks.
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Shovel snow safely and keep warm in frigid temperatures
January 18, 2021 By Stuart Flatow
When shoveling snow, as a customer or employee, it is important to take the necessary steps to stay safe and warm this winter.
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High propane inventories lower residential prices to start winter
December 4, 2020 By Brian Richesson
Residential propane prices during the first two weeks of the winter heating season were 4 percent lower than during the same time last winter, the EIA reports.
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Mark Rachal provides winter heating season insights
December 1, 2020 By LP Gas
Hear from Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, about his expectations for the winter heating season and his advice for retailers.
Read More What La Nina means for your winter weather forecast
October 26, 2020 By Brian Richesson
The development of La Nina this year will wield its influence on winter weather conditions, say forecasters at…
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Tertiary storage capacity fills needs during peak demand periods
October 19, 2020 By James Guyette
Propane retailers can set aside extra propane by filling customers’ on-site tanks with more gallons than they typically draw during a particular time period.
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EIA: COVID-19 response to boost propane consumption this winter
October 16, 2020 By Brian Richesson
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is anticipating more space heating demand this winter as more people work or attend school from home.
Read More Mark Rachal offers insight on propane supply for winter 2020-21
October 1, 2020 By Sarah Peecher
In an interview with LP Gas, Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions advises that retailers stay ahead of the game on propane cost and supply when considering the upcoming winter.
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