Winter Storm Uri left much of Texas without power in February 2021, and there has been an uptick in demand for propane-fueled generators in the state since. Photo: Gabriel Cano/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Consumers seek backup power one year after Texas storm, grid failure

February 18, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

A year after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread power outages in Texas, consumers are turning to generators to mitigate power disruptions.

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Steps to navigate the 2021-22 winter

December 9, 2021 By John Powell

Despite higher prices, lower-than-normal inventories and continued LPG exports to Europe and Asia, there doesn’t appear to be a concern about an overall propane shortage this winter.

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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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Ray Energy completed an expansion of its propane rail and transport facility on the border of New York and Vermont to meet the increased demand of its Northeastern customers. (Photo courtesy of Ray Energy)

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.

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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