In fall of 2021, U.S. propane inventories were at the lowest levels seen in the previous five years, ending the year with just 76 million barrels. Weak domestic demand conditions from fall through early January enabled inventories to moderate, preventing … Continued
by Adam DeLawyer, vice president, CHS Propane After a warm and much drier-than-average fall season that weakened demand and lowered prices, it may be easy to imagine smooth sailing ahead and less pressure facing this winter’s propane supply. But, if … Continued
Now you don’t have to wait to receive Cabela’s gift cards earned through the Energy Equipment Rewards Program. Earn a $25 Cabela’s gift card for qualifying orders placed through the CHS Propane or Petroleum Equipment online stores and receive your … Continued
Chances are, you’ve heard much more about renewable fuels lately. Alternative energy options like renewable diesel have earned plenty of headlines for their environmental benefits, but many have yet to learn about another promising alternative: renewable propane. Like renewable diesel, … Continued
Are you able to make it through crunch times without running out? Can you keep all your customers supplied without delays or interruptions? Or could your business benefit from having additional propane storage to ensure reliable supply for current customers … Continued
Propane markets have become less predictable over the last decade. Larger and more frequent price swings can make for nerve-wracking times for buyers. “Even just five years ago, propane markets typically followed weather-driven demand and inventories,” explains Dennis St. Aubin, … Continued
Just about everywhere you look lately, prices seem to be going up. That’s certainly no different in the propane industry. One of the biggest challenges for businesses today, in these times of high inflation and rapidly changing markets, is keeping … Continued
by Adam DeLawyer, vice president, CHS Propane You’ve heard it here before. We’ve spoken a lot these past few years about the changes expected to alter the propane world and how those shifts would impact our industry—with increased exports (and … Continued
The possibility of propane supply challenges this winter is real. Revisiting your supply plan and pricing strategies now can help you minimize supply risk and avoid costly premiums during seasonal price spikes. “We’re coming into the winter season with the … Continued
Over the past decade, U.S. propane production has more than doubled, but propane exports have increased nearly tenfold. The impacts of that latter trend were felt this summer in the form of lower-than-average domestic inventories and the highest August propane … Continued