Chart 2: Total US Propane/Propylene Inventory (Cost Management Solutions)

Propane is a cheap Btu

October 30, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions’ Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses propane’s relative value to crude and inventory options this winter.

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Potential end-of-winter inventory positions

October 23, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This Trader’s Corner reviews end-of-winter inventory positions since 2015 and evaluates possibilities for inventory at the end of winter 2023-24.

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Chart 1: Total US Propane Exports 2018 Forward

Weak propane prices expected despite strong export activity

October 16, 2023 By Mark Rachal

Cost Management Solutions’ bias toward a weaker propane prices is based primarily on its outlook for domestic propane demand.

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Stocks should maintain an adequate number of days of supply coming out of winter. Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter

Prepare for heating season

October 9, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Propane marketers increasingly turn to technology to make sure they, and their customers, are ready when winter or grain drying season make an on-time arrival.

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A shortage of qualified drivers and service technicians will continue to challenge propane marketers during the busy heating season. (Photo courtesy of PERC)

Steps to 2023-24 winter success

October 3, 2023 By John Powell

You’ve surely seen increased costs across virtually all facets of your operation. Here are some tips to help propane marketers deal with higher costs.

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Unpredictable weather justifies the purchase of business interruption insurance in certain areas. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Winter preview: Shift in mindset

September 11, 2023 By James Guyette

Climate calamities more so than propane fundamentals are forcing retailers to expect the unexpected this winter.

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In the Know: Increase revenue with the right fee structure

September 4, 2023 By Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann

Propane Resources’ Adam Zoellner and Sean McCann discuss ways a propane retailer can increase revenue to meet margin goals.

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2022-23 winter propane consumption lowest since at least 2010

June 5, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Many propane industry members described the 2022-23 winter as mild. Now the U.S. Energy Information Administration has the data to prove it.

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The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Smoother deliveries, suitable supply characterize 2022-23 winter

April 25, 2023 By James Guyette

Training, education and planning are being credited for smoother deliveries and suitable supply during the winter of 2022-23.

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High propane production, elevated inventory mark 2022-23 winter’s end

April 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

U.S. production of propane from October 2022 through March 2023 reached record highs, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly data.

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