Tag: Propane Innovation

National Propane Price Averages Tell Only Part of the Story

Regional market conditions continue to create significant cost differences for propane retailers across the country National propane pricing often dominates industry headlines, but for many marketers and distributors, local market conditions have a much greater impact on profitability than any national average ever could. Recent residential propane pricing data illustrates the challenge. While national averages… Continue reading National Propane Price Averages Tell Only Part of the Story

Satellite Tank Monitoring Expands Into Rural Propane Markets

One‑Tank and Myriota launch Pulse platform designed for remote locations where cellular coverage falls short. Propane marketers serving remote customers may soon have a new option for tank monitoring. One‑Tank, operating under LPG Tank Solutions, has partnered with satellite‑IoT provider Myriota to launch Pulse, a satellite-connected monitoring system that can transmit tank data from locations… Continue reading Satellite Tank Monitoring Expands Into Rural Propane Markets

Identifying Propane Market Micro-Trends Early On

The propane industry often focuses on large-scale changes involving new equipment, safety standards, and regulations, but promising opportunities are sometimes found in smaller, faster shifts known as micro-trends. These are the subtle movements in customer behavior, technology use, or local demand that happen before the rest of the market notices. For propane companies, spotting and… Continue reading Identifying Propane Market Micro-Trends Early On

Connecting Global Propane Forums to Local Growth

Every year, propane leaders, suppliers, and innovators gather at global forums to share new insights, market updates, and technological progress shaping the industry. These events might seem distant to small, family-owned propane businesses, but their influence often reaches local operations in meaningful ways. From safety practices to supply trends, what happens on a global stage… Continue reading Connecting Global Propane Forums to Local Growth

Building a Strong Brand: Shifting Focus from Competitors to Customer Value

In a competitive market, the drive to differentiate can sometimes lead businesses to focus too much on what their competitors are doing. While keeping an eye on the competition is natural, the most successful propane businesses are those that focus on showcasing their own unique strengths and meeting customer needs in ways others may not.… Continue reading Building a Strong Brand: Shifting Focus from Competitors to Customer Value

Tankfarm Secures $23 Million for Propane Innovation and Expansion

Tankfarm, the trailblazing tech-driven propane distribution platform, has exciting news. They’ve successfully concluded a Series B funding round, raising an impressive $23 million. This significant investment comes from a select group of influential family offices and existing supporters. The newly acquired funds will be strategically deployed for multiple purposes. First, they will bolster customer acquisition… Continue reading Tankfarm Secures $23 Million for Propane Innovation and Expansion

Driving Forward: Propane Autogas in an Ever-Changing Landscape

In recent years, stakeholders in the industry have faced many challenges as they transitioned to propane autogas. Despite the wild ride, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) emphasizes that autogas currently has the lowest total cost of ownership for fleets of vehicles. Additionally, the increase in the price of gasoline and diesel has highlighted… Continue reading Driving Forward: Propane Autogas in an Ever-Changing Landscape