Heating expenditures, propane inventory up in winter outlook

October 13, 2016 By LP Gas

Higher projected U.S. household winter propane expenditures compared to last year and soaring U.S. propane inventory highlight the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) annual Winter Fuels Outlook, released Thursday, Oct. 13.

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A prediction for 2016-17 winter weather

October 6, 2016 By Megan Smalley

AccuWeather released its winter 2016-17 forecast, reporting snowy conditions could stretch into spring 2017 for key propane territories.

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Preparing technicians for winter

October 5, 2016 By Ryan Card

Set your business up for success this winter by your preparing technicians ahead of time.

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Propane marketers assess operations, winter readiness

September 30, 2016 By James Guyette

Amid extreme heat, flooding and winter storm forecasts, propane marketers assess their operations and readiness ahead of another winter.

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Exports key to determining winter propane prices

September 19, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

This past week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported U.S. propane inventory increased 1.963 million barrels.

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5 key factors driving winter propane supply in 2016-17

September 16, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Propane industry experts weigh in on the key factors that should drive available propane supply this winter.

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Producers lessen supply surplus, improve propane values

September 6, 2016 By Mark Rachal and Dale Delay

Data from the National Energy Board of Canada shows inventory has moved slightly above the five-year average and is nearing where it was at this time last year.

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