LP Gas, April 2017
WINTER RECAP MISSING WINTER Another inconsistent heating season for much of the US sparks marketers to seek diverse propane options T his winters heating season brought some dramatic weather extremes and an assortment of localized logistical challenges for propane deliveries but an overall lack of consistent cold resulted in lackluster load again Frigid enough winters are sure to come yet this trending meteorological mediocrity of too much warmth further emphasizes the need for business owners to actively pursue additional avenues of propane sales as with propane appliances autogas and agriculture You cant worry about the weather because you have no control over it The main thing is to grow your gallons says D D Alexander the president and owner of propane supplier Global Gas who also serves on the National Propane Gas Associations NPGA Supply and Infrastructure Task Force A stepping up of efforts to convert fuel oil customers to propane while also pushing other potential revenue sources is a necessary addition to marketers business models Expanded efforts include increased usage of LP gas fired hot water heaters dryers and other appliances around the house vehicles especially school buses and other municipal and commercial f leets and lawn mowers irrigation pumps and the like I dont get too worried about the warm winters even though weve had two in a row BY JAMES E GUYETTE CONTRIBUTING EDITOR The winter heating season amounted to too little cold for too many propane marketers 18 LPGas April 2017 www LPGasmagazine com ISTOCK COM REALCREATION
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