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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This article is tagged with Canada, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane exports, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), winter and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Gray, Gray & Gray opens 2023 propane survey

April 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Gray, Gray & Gray, an energy industry consulting and accounting firm based in Massachusetts, opened its annual energy and propane survey for 2023.

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Propane inventory drawdown nears an end

March 14, 2023 By Mark Rachal

In this week’s Trader’s Corner, Mark Rachal with Cost Management Solutions reviews propane inventory changes and weather pattern shifts.

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Don’t let price creep steal your margin

November 22, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, reviews strategies to watch out for price creep.

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Below-normal temperatures a test for propane supply

November 15, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications with Cost Management Solutions, evaluates how the recent weather changes could impact propane supply.

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Winter often brings more interruption-of-service calls. (Photo: knowlesgallery/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

3 essential protocols for interruption-of-service calls

November 9, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

As cold weather envelops regions across the country, propane companies can expect more frequent interruption-of-service calls.

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This article is tagged with P3 Propane Safety, safety signals, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Retailers await weather, rail labor strife outcomes

November 1, 2022 By Brian Richesson

It’s time to prepare for the winter heating season as it relates to propane supply and logistics. Editor-in-chief Brian Richesson shares some key points.

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Propane Personality: John Powell

October 28, 2022 By Carly Bemer

John Powell, senior vice president of marketing, supply and logistics at Crestwood Equity Partners, describes his role with the Propane Education & Research Council.

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LPG Spotlight: O.E. Meyer

October 25, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Ohio retailer O.E. Meyer faces a unique logistical challenge while preparing for winter for its island-based customers near Sandusky, Ohio.

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