Propane marketers can reassess and repurpose tank assets that are already in the field to avoid buying new tanks at relatively high prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Trading versus hedging in propane futures

April 15, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains key concepts in propane futures.

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

Rural Computer Consultants, Vivid Image win Summit Emerging Media Leader Award

April 11, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Rural‬‭ Computer‬‭ Consultants‬‭‬‭ and‬‭ Vivid‬‭ Image‬‭ have‬‭ jointly‬ been‬‭ honored‬‭‬‭ for‬‭ the “Making‬‭ Propane‬‭ Sexy” marketing‬‭ initiative.‬‭

This article is tagged with awards, Freddie Ridler, marketing, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and posted in News, Featured

Far-out thoughts on buying propane

April 7, 2025 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, discusses the historical averages and the future of buying propane.

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

Propane industry welcomes 2025 LP Gas Hall of Fame class

April 3, 2025 By Chris Markham and Sydney Fischer

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed four new inductees during a dinner and ceremony Thursday night at the JW Marriott in Charlotte.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Hall of Fame, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Rita Pecilunas, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Tom Knauff and posted in Hall of Fame, Events, Featured

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

Taylor believes safety and education are paramount to the industry’s success.(Photo courtesy of the Propane Gas Association of New England)

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

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