The story of winter so far: No winter
December 7, 2021 By Mark Rachal
In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal, with Cost Management Solutions, shares a heating season update for propane marketers.
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Tank issues will test marketers this winter
December 2, 2021 By Randy Doyle
Today’s challenges with tank supply and price increases reinforce the timeless sound practices followed by the strong propane marketer.
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Winter preview: Disruptive conditions persist
November 16, 2021 By James Guyette
This winter, propane companies are planning ahead to ease fears of price spikes and supply shortages, among other factors.
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Mild start to heating season shrinks inventory deficit
November 9, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the propane inventory deficit and the mild start to heating season.
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Higher prices to fuel rise in 2021-22 winter heating bills
October 26, 2021 By Brian Richesson
The 5 percent of U.S. households that heat primarily with propane will see the largest increase among winter heating fuels compared to last winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Technology expedites fall propane deliveries
September 16, 2021 By Christopher Caywood
Christopher Caywood explains how technology can mitigate the risk of winter price spikes and product shortages for propane retailers.
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Robust propane demand limiting inventory build
September 14, 2021 By Mark Rachal
Propane retailers must go into their peak demand period assuming they will continue to see strong competition for the available supply.
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In the Know: Securing winter propane supply
September 9, 2021 By Jeff Thompson
In this month’s In the Know, Jeff Thompson of Propane Resources discusses recommendations for sourcing winter propane supply.
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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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