While artificial intelligence is used to perform tasks that humans would otherwise do, the human touch is still vital when doing business. (Photo: ipopba/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How are propane industry leaders using AI to help their businesses?

January 15, 2025 By Chris Markham

Industry leaders share their perspectives on artificial intelligence and the roles it can play in propane business operations.

This article is tagged with ADD Systems, Anova, artificial intelligence (AI), Cargas, January 2025, LP Gas Growth Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), One-Tank, Otodata, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), tank monitoring, Texas Propane Gas Association, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

A look back at 2024 propane pricing

January 13, 2025 By Mark Rachal

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

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

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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

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.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), congress, energy policy, gallon growth, leadership, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), regulations and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Can the propane industry handle this winter storm?

January 6, 2025 By Mark Rachal

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

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

LPG Spotlight: Vickery Propane

January 3, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Texas retailer balances propane with dirt-hauling business in the ‘offseason.’

This article is tagged with December 2024, LPG Spotlight, Texas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Opportunities in propane prices

December 30, 2024 By Mark Rachal

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

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

Woodward, second from right, supports Women in Propane. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Personality: Leslie Woodward

December 30, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Leslie Woodward’s father started Fairview in 1969 as a small manufacturer and distributor of fittings and hose in Toronto.

This article is tagged with Canada, December 2024, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in From the Magazine, Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: December 2024

December 27, 2024 By LP Gas

See images of propane professionals at charity events, providing hurricane relief and more.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, Conger LP Gas, December 2024, Georgia, Nexio, North Carolina, Otodata, Stringer Oil & LP Gas, Texas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Top 10: The best of Trader’s Corner 2024

December 23, 2024 By Brian Richesson

As another year comes to a close, we present the top Trader’s Corner articles of 2024, ranked by page views.

This article is tagged with crude oil, natural gas, propane demand, propane exports, propane inventory, propane prices, propane production, propane supply, Trader's Corner, weather and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Meet the LP Gas Hall of Fame Class of 2025

December 19, 2024 By LP Gas

The LP Gas Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Thomas E. Knauff, Rita Pecilunas, Walter Smith and Ken Taylor.

This article is tagged with December 2024, LP Gas Hall of Fame and posted in Hall of Fame, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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