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Stable Supply, Uneven Markets: Why Regional Propane Pricing Still Matters

The long-term outlook for propane supply remains favorable thanks to strong domestic production and abundant natural gas liquids (NGL) output. However, propane retailers should not mistake national supply stability for uniform pricing. Regional transportation costs, storage availability, weather patterns, and local competition continue to create significant differences in wholesale and retail propane markets across the… Continue reading Stable Supply, Uneven Markets: Why Regional Propane Pricing Still Matters

PERC Launches “Your Power Play” Campaign to Promote Propane Reliability

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) officially launched its new “Your Power Play” campaign on May 20, positioning propane as a dependable backup energy source as concerns about grid reliability continue to grow across the U.S. The campaign arrives amid increasing strain on electric infrastructure driven by extreme weather, rising power demand, wildfire-related shutoffs,… Continue reading PERC Launches “Your Power Play” Campaign to Promote Propane Reliability

U.S. LPG Exports Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Reshapes Domestic Pricing

The Record-Breaking Export Surge The United States solidified its position as the world’s leading exporter of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with 2025 shipments reaching all-time highs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, combined propane and butane exports exceeded 2.2 billion MMBtu, marking a structural shift in global energy flows. Year Propane Exports (MMBtu) Butane… Continue reading U.S. LPG Exports Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Reshapes Domestic Pricing

U.S. Propane Exports Climb to Record Levels in 2025, Reshaping Supply and Pricing

In 2025, the United States shipped more propane overseas than ever before, signaling a major shift in how the fuel is produced, sold, and distributed. Industry data shows exports averaged about 1.81 million barrels per day throughout the year, underscoring strong global demand and a growing role for U.S. suppliers in international energy markets. That… Continue reading U.S. Propane Exports Climb to Record Levels in 2025, Reshaping Supply and Pricing

Propane Exports and the New Rack Reality

For decades, Midwest and Gulf Coast propane retailers operated with a working assumption: domestic production growth translated into supply confidence at the rack. That assumption is now less reliable. U.S. propane exports have climbed to record levels in recent years, with Gulf Coast terminals routinely loading more than 1.5 million barrels per day. The result… Continue reading Propane Exports and the New Rack Reality

Farmers Gain Efficiency With Propane Irrigation Engines

Across the country, farmers depend on irrigation to keep their crops healthy and their operations productive. Watering systems are not just an option — they are essential to ensuring consistent yields and protecting against dry conditions. Traditionally, many farms have relied on diesel or electric-powered irrigation engines, but these options come with challenges such as… Continue reading Farmers Gain Efficiency With Propane Irrigation Engines

Propane Benefits From Strong U.S. Oil and Gas Output

The United States continues to produce oil and natural gas at high levels, propane benefits and this steady growth has a direct effect on the propane industry. Since propane is a byproduct of both oil refining and natural gas processing, more production of those fuels means a greater propane supply. This connection places propane in… Continue reading Propane Benefits From Strong U.S. Oil and Gas Output

Strengthening Propane Supply with Smarter Sourcing Strategies

In today’s changing energy market, propane businesses are looking for ways to keep supply steady and operations efficient. With U.S. propane production and exports on the rise, there is an opportunity for small and mid-sized marketers to refine their sourcing strategies and better prepare for seasonal demand swings. One factor helping improve reliability is increased… Continue reading Strengthening Propane Supply with Smarter Sourcing Strategies

What Global Issues Are Shaping Propane Supply?

If you run a propane business, you’ve probably noticed how much prices and supply levels can shift, sometimes without much warning. You might be doing everything right on your end, but larger forces outside the country can still impact how easy it is to get propane, what it costs, and how you plan for the… Continue reading What Global Issues Are Shaping Propane Supply?

Why Propane Prices Are Higher This Winter

Propane prices have been higher this winter than last year, mainly due to colder temperatures in January and increased propane exports. Even though propane inventories were substantial at the start of the heating season, the combination of freezing weather and demand from overseas markets has driven prices up. Wholesale Propane Prices Are Rising Wholesale propane… Continue reading Why Propane Prices Are Higher This Winter

Propane Surplus: A Paradigm Shift in U.S. Energy Markets

As the autumn season is in full swing, the United States finds itself grappling with a unique energy situation. Propane inventories have surged to a record seasonal level, driven by a remarkable upswing in gas field production and exports. This unexpected abundance of propane has had far-reaching effects on domestic and international markets, as well… Continue reading Propane Surplus: A Paradigm Shift in U.S. Energy Markets

U.S. Propane Inventories Reach Record High in October 2023

A surge in propane production and exports leads to an abundant supply and falling prices. Propane inventories in the United States hit a record seasonal high at the beginning of October 2023. This surge is attributed to the rapid growth in light petroleum liquids reclaimed from the booming natural gas field production, outpacing the robust… Continue reading U.S. Propane Inventories Reach Record High in October 2023

Understanding the Factors Impacting Propane Demand Trends

Propane, a versatile fuel with various applications, is influenced by a complex web of factors that impact its demand and pricing. Understanding these dynamics is essential for both industry insiders and consumers. Let’s take a look at the latest trends affecting propane demand and what they mean for the market. Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) Plants and… Continue reading Understanding the Factors Impacting Propane Demand Trends

Mild Winter Leads to Lowest U.S. Propane Consumption on Record

Many professionals in the propane industry have characterized the recently ended 2022–2023 winter heating season in the United States as mild. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has provided data supporting this assertion. The EIA estimates that U.S. propane consumption during the winter season averaged 0.986 million barrels per day (bpd), the lowest winter heating… Continue reading Mild Winter Leads to Lowest U.S. Propane Consumption on Record