July Energy News

Jun 30, 2025


Propane Tank

July 2025

I’m going to start with something most of you don’t want to hear. In 4 months, you will be firing up your furnace for the first time. In 6 months, you’ll be shoveling snow. I’m not suggesting that you should go out and buy that new snow thrower that you’ve had your eye on. However, now is a great time to buy propane for the winter.  

We’ve all seen the volatility of the energy markets, especially lately. Is it going to be a cold winter, with high demand and low supply that will increase prices? Will there be another geopolitical event that affects prices? You can hope for the best but as I heard many times in the military, hope is not a course of action. There is another saying that goes along with that, but this is a family show. 

We’re giving you that opportunity to take action by contracting your propane for the winter. We have several different options. If you haven’t received a contract but think you should have, give your local Premier Energy location a call. If your two-year average was over 400 gallons delivered, you qualify to contract your propane. If you missed your due date, it’s not too late but you’ll want to call your local energy office to see if the price has changed before sending your contract in.  

If you haven’t purchased propane from us before, please give us a shot at your business. We’ve got a great safety record, top-of-the-line delivery and storage equipment, and friendly, helpful and well-trained staff. In addition to reasonable prices, we pay patronage dividends on propane purchases, and we don’t have HAZMAT fees, delivery fees, fuel surcharges or other hidden fees. At the end of the heating season, any money left over from your contract is still your money and can be used to purchase a contract for the following year. 

Since we’re on the subject of sales, let’s talk about some of the other products we have to offer. We’ve got some of the best lubricants and diesel fuel on the market. Cenex Fieldmaster and Roadmaster products can reduce your fuel costs and increase power by 5% because they lubricate, clean and keep your injectors clean. I would also rate our Cenex line of lubricants head and shoulders above our competitor’s products. We deliver both diesel and lubricant products to your farm or business. I don’t use anything but Cenex lubricants in my vehicles and equipment.

If you read this before the 4th of July, have a great weekend and thank you for your business. And thank you, Founding Fathers, for not declaring independence in January.     

Tim Lease

Division Manager

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