Chris Markham

1 day ago | lpgasmagazine.com | Chris Markham

Nationwide, a top insurer of U.S. farms and ranches, has formed a new partnership with P3 Propane Safety aimed at reducing risks and increasing efficiencies for insurance customers in the propane distribution industry.

4 days ago | lpgasmagazine.com | Chris Markham

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, examines the current propane forward price curve. Catch up on last week’s Trader’s Corner here: Trading versus hedging in propane futuresWhen we see a propane forward price curve like in Chart 1, it is obvious there is something amiss in the market.

1 week ago | lpgasmagazine.com | Chris Markham

When the temperature drops, propane demand rises. This tendency means the winter is an important season for the propane industry. But every winter is different. So, what happened this past winter? Was the weather different than what the industry expected? And how did the weather impact the propane industry?

1 week ago | lpgasmagazine.com | Chris Markham

Aultra Tank & Equipment, a propane tank refurbishing company based in Portage, Wisconsin, appointed Travis Mashak as its new CEO. According to the company, Mashak brings a wealth of experience in operations, strategic leadership and business development to Aultra Tank & Equipment, positioning it for continued growth and success in the propane industry. Mashak’s extensive background includes 30 years in the propane industry.

1 week ago | lpgasmagazine.com | Chris Markham

Trader’s Corner, a weekly partnership with Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane supply and pricing trends. This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains key concepts in propane futures. Catch up on last week’s Trader’s Corner here: Far-out thoughts on buying propaneLet’s discuss the difference between trading and hedging in the propane industry. I am an analyst in the propane industry. I don’t sell propane to consumers. Therefore, I can never be a propane hedger.