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January cold impacts US propane supply

February 3, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the January cold's impact on U.S. propane supply and argues that confidence in propane supply remains high. read more

Propane speculation for retailers

January 27, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal explains how propane retailers can take long and short positions on propane. read more

Breakthrough energy innovations explored further

January 26, 2025 - By

Gordon Feller talks about power demand growth and the solutions required to meet that demand. read more

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The dreaded propane price spike

January 21, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal examines the recent price spikes in both crude and propane prices. read more

New year, new you? Aaron Huizenga looks back and plans ahead

January 16, 2025 - By

Aaron Huizenga reflects on the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. read more

A look back at 2024 propane pricing

January 13, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal looks back at propane prices in 2024 to get a baseline for decisions on 2025-26 price protection. read more

5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 - By

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder. read more

Can the propane industry handle this winter storm?

January 6, 2025 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines how the latest winter storm and falling temperatures could impact propane prices. read more

Opportunities in propane prices

December 30, 2024 - By

Mark Rachal looks ahead at propane prices in the new year and beyond, and explains the relationship between propane and crude oil. read more

Power demand growth will require breakthrough technologies and a new approach to gas

December 29, 2024 - By

Gordon Feller, a Global Fellow of The Smithsonian Institution and adviser to U.S.-based companies, talks America's energy future. read more