propane pricing discipline Archives

Equipment Finance in 2026 and the Buy or Delay Decision

Propane marketers are heading into 2026 with tighter margins, higher labor costs, and a market shaped by ongoing consolidation. Financing conditions have shifted from easy money to selective credit, and that reality is changing how owners think about trucks, service vehicles, and bulk equipment. In a consolidating industry, capital decisions ripple beyond the balance sheet.… Continue reading

Regional Stock Tightness and Smarter Pre-Buy Decisions

Consolidation has changed how propane supply decisions ripple through organizations. Fewer independent buyers, centralized procurement teams, and shared storage strategies mean that one pre-buy decision can affect pricing discipline, service standards, and customer trust across multiple markets. At the same time, regional propane stocks continue to move unevenly, creating pressure to act quickly when numbers… Continue reading Regional Stock Tightness and Smarter Pre-Buy Decisions