Propane

Propane prices can be volatile. The price of propane is complex and influenced by seasonal demand. You’ve probably observed how gasoline and diesel prices can go up or down at your local gas station, depending on market conditions. Like those fuels, wholesale propane contracts trade on commodity markets, which causes […]

While many power outages are inconvenient nuisances, extended power losses can become expensive and potentially dangerous. Investing in propane-powered generators can help families and businesses avoid blackouts caused by severe weather. Staying Ahead of the Storm Propane-powered generators are the perfect backup solution to power outages. A generator will keep […]

Checking your propane tank gauge regularly is an easy way to ensure you always have enough fuel. If you run out of propane, national safety codes require that a qualified technician inspects your system for leaks before placing your system back in service, which will require a technician to enter […]

Propane is a safe and reliable fuel, but like many other fuels, it is highly flammable. That means it can be dangerous if not handled properly. To protect you, your family and others, you must be aware of – and respect – the normal, everyday hazards around you. Propane is […]

The best time to start planning for winter is now, and your local MFA Oil propane office can help. Propane systems are a safe, effective way to keep your family comfortable and your home humming all winter long. But it’s always important to make the necessary winter preparations to ensure […]

You likely have seen many signs from employers seeking workers lately. Bloomberg reports thousands of cities and states across the United States are facing the most acute labor shortage in recent memory. The high demand for workers is across the board in a wide range of industries. The U.S. labor […]

Through Sept. 15, MFA Oil customers can lock in prices with propane contracts for this coming winter. The MFA Oil Pre-Buy Program allows individuals and businesses to contract a predetermined volume of propane at a set price. Spring and summer are traditionally great times to contract propane. The Pre-Buy Program […]

Now is the time to prepare for upcoming winter weather. Here are five winter propane safety tips to keep in mind as we enter the season for snow and ice. Be Prepared If you are a will-call customer, the first thing you need to do in advance of a storm […]

Tom Cushing climbs out of a propane bobtail truck, unfurls its heavy hose and stretches it toward a customer’s nearby tank. The way he moves it’s hard to tell the man once sustained a back-breaking injury that would lead to the eventual replacement of both of his hips. Cushing’s job […]

Farmers are looking for any advantage they can find to improve their balance sheets as the agricultural economy remains mired in a five-year rut. In the quest to control costs and maximize efficiency, irrigators are increasingly turning to propane to power their pumps. Robert Compton, an MFA Oil member and […]

MFA Oil recently completed the sale of its propane operations in Vernal, Utah, and Craig, Colo., to Mountain West Propane, Inc., on Friday, February 1. The company had acquired Basin Propane Systems in Vernal on Feb. 3, 2015. Jon Ihler, MFA Oil vice president of sales and marketing, says the geographic […]

All MFA Oil offices will be closed on the following dates to allow our employees to enjoy time with their families: Thanksgiving – November 22, 2018 The day after Thanksgiving – November 23, 2018 Christmas Eve – December 24, 2018 Christmas – December 25, 2018 New Year’s Day – January […]