Last year, customers who use propane to heat their homes were hit hard with a shortage that drove prices into record territory.  Add to that record-setting cold temperatures - and many northlanders were more-than happy to see spring roll around.

Now, industry observers are suggesting that prices will be high again for the Winter of 2014-2015.  Many people wonder what exactly goes into determining a price for propane.

While propane generally follows crude oil prices, a number of factors can influence the final price that consumers pay.  This document has good information about propane, how it's priced, what causes price spikes, and how it's used in our lives.

 

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