Stocks should maintain an adequate number of days of supply coming out of winter. Photo: iStock.com/BrendanHunter

Prepare for heating season

October 9, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Propane marketers increasingly turn to technology to make sure they, and their customers, are ready when winter or grain drying season make an on-time arrival.

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How to tackle negative reviews

October 6, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The cost of ignoring poor feedback is too high for your propane business. Learn how to manage negative reviews constructively.

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A shortage of qualified drivers and service technicians will continue to challenge propane marketers during the busy heating season. (Photo courtesy of PERC)

Steps to 2023-24 winter success

October 3, 2023 By John Powell

You’ve surely seen increased costs across virtually all facets of your operation. Here are some tips to help propane marketers deal with higher costs.

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Propane Personality: Trent Hampton

October 2, 2023 By Chris Lewis

As CEO, Trent Hampton’s primary responsibility is to hire and retain top talent that will represent Lakes Gas. Learn more about his career in propane.

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A good safety program is a propane marketer’s first line of defense to control increases in premiums. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

State of the insurance market

September 29, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked insurance providers to offer their perspectives on the market and to share their message for propane marketers.

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Faces & Places: September 2023

September 26, 2023 By LP Gas

Find photos of propane industry members from recent events including RCC’s customer seminar and the Texas Propane Gas Association’s Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference.

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Cruel summer: Extreme weather events impact propane marketers year-round

September 25, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Extreme weather events and disasters are year-round occurrences that have the potential to seriously impact propane marketers and their customers.

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LPG Spotlight: Pinnacle Propane

September 22, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico is pinnacle for propane retailer’s hot air balloon business and community involvement.

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LP Gas Growth Summit 2023 underway in Florida

September 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The LP Gas Growth Summit kicks off outside Orlando, Florida, with about 70 propane industry members exploring ways to grow business and improve operations.

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The right insurance can be a confusing task for any business but especially for propane marketers. (Cover: Serts/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images (cube); Yongyut Chanthaboot (sign), Koksikoks (stripes), BlueJay (dollar sign)/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How retailers are solving the insurance puzzle

September 18, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

From liability to workers’ compensation coverage, propane marketers must manage risk and meet the unique needs of the industry to protect their operations.

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