The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its latest Heating Oil and Propane Update on February 25, 2026, and the headline is clear: residential propane prices are climbing across most regions. The Midwest experienced the steepest jump, with average retail rates climbing to $3.12 per gallon – a 7 % increase from the previous month. The Southeast… Continue reading Staying Strong and Steady as Propane Prices Climb
Most propane marketers focus on weather, inventories, and rack spreads. That’s rational, but incomplete. Propane pricing, availability, and volatility are increasingly shaped by what happens outside the retail propane channel, particularly by butane substitution and petrochemical demand. When petrochemical buyers swing between propane and butane, or when export economics tilt one way, the effects show… Continue reading Propane–Butane Market Dynamics That Still Hit Your Bottom Line
Safety has always been fundamental to the propane industry, but a new push to centralize safety data could transform how companies manage risk and performance. Industry leaders, including the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), are advancing efforts to create a national propane safety data repository – an… Continue reading Why Safety Data May Be the Most Underrated Asset in Your Propane Business
When propane prices fall well below crude oil benchmarks like West Texas Intermediate (WTI), it tends to grab attention fast. On the surface, cheap propane looks like a win for domestic retailers and end users alike. Margins can improve, customer resistance eases, and storage economics feel more forgiving. But for operators who manage supply risk,… Continue reading Propane Priced Low vs. WTI: Opportunity or Warning?
If you’ve noticed changes in propane pricing, supply trends, or customer concerns lately, it might have something to do with crude oil. Crude plays a big role in the propane market, and recent shifts in production, exports, and demand are making quite an impact. Whether you’re managing current deliveries or planning for the months ahead,… Continue reading How Crude Oil Changes Impact Your Propane Supply
Propane pricing isn’t as simple way as it seems. It involves more than simply adding a markup to your costs and then sending out invoices. It requires dealing with daily industry changes, unexpected market shifts, seasonal swings, and customer expectations, all while keeping your business running smoothly. These unknowns can quickly eat into your margins… Continue reading Simple Ways to Avoid Surprises in Pricing
The propane market has experienced notable fluctuations recently, with prices reminiscent of the lows observed in November 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the summer solstice marks a turning point, it is helpful to examine the factors that influence propane prices moving forward. While no single factor can entirely predict price direction,… Continue reading Analysis: Propane Market Trends and Pricing Outlook for Summer 2023
