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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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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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, Mont Belvieu, pricing, propane prices, propane pricing, propane supply and pricing, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. propane inventory, weather, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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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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