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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Petroleum Status Report

Breaking down propane inventories

February 4, 2025 By

U.S. propane inventories were at the top of the five-year range spanning the winter of 2019-20 to the winter of 2023-24.

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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.

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Propane Safety Minute: Winter delivery

January 31, 2025 By

From snow and sleet to harsh cold temperatures and icy roads, drivers face challenging conditions to complete their winter propane deliveries.

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Chart 1: Crude and propane closing prices

The dreaded propane price spike

January 21, 2025 By

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

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Map 1: 6-10 day temperature outlook

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.

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In the Know: Winter of 2024-25

November 26, 2024 By and

What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

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The propane industry made it through the winter heating season relatively unscathed. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane household expenditures to hold steady this winter

October 29, 2024 By

U.S. average expenditures for households heating primarily with propane will total about $1,190, according to the EIA’s Winter Fuels Outlook.

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Chart 1: Total United States Propane/Propylene Inventory

Propane price protection preserves customers

August 12, 2024 By

Mark Rachal explains why retailers might consider propane price protection to shield customers from price fluctuations this winter.

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The buying window has closed

June 24, 2024 By

Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions explains why the buying window for propane retailers has likely closed for the time being.

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Why get price protection at all?

June 17, 2024 By

A retail propane company has physical assets, but the real value of the company is in the customers that it has worked for years to cultivate.

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