Playing the averages may mean missing an opportunity

April 1, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, warns against getting price protection for the next winter.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane prices, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Ken Taylor

March 31, 2025 By Roger Rosenbaum

Propane industry veteran Ken Taylor develops lifetime commitment to safety.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), safety, White Mountain Oil & Propane and posted in Hall of Fame, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Scott Petroleum Corp. serves a wide variety of customers. (Photo by Tammy Wackerly)

Scott Petroleum Corp. grows propane irrigation leasing program

March 28, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Though once a small, regional operation, the distributor has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, March 2025, Mississippi and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

$Chart 1: Fractionated vs non-fractionated propane inventories$

Ready-for-sale propane data making an impact

March 25, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the ready-for-sale propane data point.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane inventories, propane prices, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Walter Smith

March 24, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Third-generation president of pump manufacturer, Walter Smith, engineers a new product to aid propane deliveries.

This article is tagged with hoses, LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, pumps and posted in Hall of Fame, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Kristen Williams

March 21, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Kristen Williams, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and COO of Thermotane Propane in Sanford, Florida.

This article is tagged with February 2025, Florida, Florida Propane Gas Association (FPGA), LP Gas Rising Leaders and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Daily prices natural gas 2020-2025 (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Is it a new era for natural gas pricing?

March 18, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explains what’s happening with natural gas pricing and how it may affect propane prices

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, liquefied natural gas (LNG), Mark Rachal, natural gas, natural gas liquids, natural gas processing, propane prices, propane pricing, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Pecilunas has a natural ability to build consensus – and friendships. (Photo by Eileen Haverty)

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Rita Pecilunas

March 17, 2025 By Jennifer Webb

Longtime marketing and communications professional Rita Pecilunas trades concert promotion plans for propane.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina Propane Gas Association (NCPGA), Otodata, Rita Pecilunas, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame

2025 LP Gas Rising Leader: Evan Meier

March 14, 2025 By LP Gas

Learn more about Evan Meier, a 2025 LP Gas Rising Leader and director of design for Destwin in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

This article is tagged with February 2025, Illinois, LP Gas Rising Leaders, Young Gassers and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Gas House horizontal tanks in rows. Photo by LP Gas staff

It’s actually good when price protection doesn’t pay off

March 11, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, shares a lesson about price protection he learned from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, financial swaps, Mark Rachal, propane prices, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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