International Buzz!

Earlier this year, Twin Feathers launched a new report – our International Buzz! This report provides global updates on propane/LPG prices, freight costs, and Twin Feathers’ usual expert market commentary. Check out the latest edition of our International Buzz! and let us know if you’d like to receive it on a regular basis.

Part Three: Financial Options – How to Use Them

Understanding how a tool works is the best way to make sure we get the most out of it. This post examines how a fuel distributor might use the building blocks of financial options to protect against fixed price risk and achieve their desired margin.

Current Events – March 2025

While tariffs are still front and center in the news cycle, we want to discuss another action by the Trump administration that could seriously affect the global maritime industry. These impacts, in turn, could adversely affect the LPG market.

Part Three: Hospitality is a Gift You Give Yourself

In the final segment of this series, based on Will Guidara’s bestselling book Unreasonable Hospitality, we explore how fostering a culture of hospitality is a worthwhile investment from both a professional and personal standpoint.

Part Two: Financial Options – What are they?

All businesses face risk. Most businesses want choices about how to manage risk and achieve the outcome they desire. Financial options can be a part of managing risk. In this post, we want to look at the building blocks of financial options.

Current Events – February 2025

The Trump administration was set to begin enforcing tariffs of 25% on almost all Canadian and Mexican goods that cross the borders into the U.S. at midnight February 4, 2025. Is this a negotiation tactic? And what is the impact on the energy industry?

Part One: Financial Options

If reading about Greek derivatives and math jargon bores you- don’t worry. Many people feel the same way when the topic of financial options comes up. In Hedging 301, we want to explore what financial options are, how they can be used, and how your business can integrate them into your financial planning.

Current Events – January 2025

Twin Feathers is adding a new feature to our blog in 2025. We will be looking at current events that have the ability to impact the global energy markets. To kick off this feature, we are reviewing Ukraine’s recent decision to stop the flow of Russian gas to several European countries.

What Will the New Year Bring?

Beginning a new calendar year always ushers in predictions about what will occur over the coming 12 months. For the energy industry, and specifically the propane/LPG market, there are several possible issues that could impact 2025.  Read on to see a few of the things Twin Feathers is watching for 2025.

Part Three: Understanding Spreads Helps Assess Hedging Risks

Spreads help "tell a commodity’s story" sharing important information about that commodity that can help a business assess their hedging risks.