Tag: propane commercial accounts

Propane Prices Could Ease Through 2026 as Inventories Climb, EIA Says

High Storage Levels May Create Rare Buying Opportunity for Propane Retailers The U.S. propane market may be headed into an unusually stable pricing period, according to the latest outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). New projections show propane inventories are expected to remain above the five-year average through late 2026, potentially putting downward… Continue reading Propane Prices Could Ease Through 2026 as Inventories Climb, EIA Says

Three States Move to Expand Propane Tank Setbacks Near Schools, Raising Industry Alarms

Proposed legislation in New York, California, and Illinois is drawing sharp attention from the propane industry after lawmakers introduced nearly identical bills that would significantly expand required setback distances for propane storage tanks located near schools and daycare facilities. The proposals would increase minimum setback requirements from 25 feet to 75 feet in qualifying areas,… Continue reading Three States Move to Expand Propane Tank Setbacks Near Schools, Raising Industry Alarms

Industrial Demand Outlook for Expanding Warehouses

Why Warehouse Growth Matters to Propane Routes Warehouse construction and expansion continue to reshape local energy demand across the United States. Driven by e-commerce growth, inventory reshoring, and faster delivery expectations, new distribution centers are appearing along highways, industrial parks, and the outskirts of suburbia. For propane businesses, this trend brings both opportunity and operational… Continue reading Industrial Demand Outlook for Expanding Warehouses

Your “Top 20” Customers May Be Your Biggest Winter Risk

Every propane company knows who its top customers are by gallons delivered. However, few companies fully understand the operational risk those same accounts introduce when winter supply tightens. High-volume agricultural, commercial, and institutional customers often drive revenue stability, but they also concentrate exposure. One missed transport, one allocation cut, or one dispatch error tied to… Continue reading Your “Top 20” Customers May Be Your Biggest Winter Risk