Historical Perspective
Understand the past to learn for the future. From the price volatility in 2008 to the Covid altered global economy the business world has changed. Currently, business leaders’ attention is on the war on hydrocarbons, inflation, fuel price spikes, and labor shortages. How have these events affected the value of delivered fuel businesses and what […]
Inflation and the Effect on Your Business
Update August 2022 | Cetane Associates’ Steve Abbate and Tamera Kovacs recently spoke at the Northeast Propane Show in Worcester, Mass. This presentation explored the effects of inflation on propane and heating oil businesses. Types of Inflation: Headline Inflation – The raw inflation figure reported through the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Up 9.1% through June […]
Valuing and Acquiring a Propane Business
Update July 2022 | Cetane Associates’ Tamera Kovacs and Joe Rosengrant recently spoke at the Minnesota and Mid-States forum. This presentation addressed several key elements of valuing and acquiring a delivered fuels business. It is not comprehensive yet gives owners essential data points to contemplate in their process. Key take-aways for owners considering making an […]