Given the cool, wet weather as of late and its impact on harvest operations, propane may be in high demand.
Weather conditions have created challenges for growers, which is why harvest progress is well behind the five-year average.
According to Federated Co-operatives Limited, last year's harvest prompted record-high demands for propane for use in grain drying. This resulted in delays in service from all propane suppliers. That trend may continue.
“As the harvest season progresses, we’re expecting demand for propane to increase, particularly if these low temperatures and precipitation persist,” said Keith Morin, director of propane at FCL, in a press release.
“To prevent delays in propane delivery, we’re recommending that our grower-customers consider ordering in advance so it will be on-site when they most need it.”
FCL says propane sales are steadily increasing, but has not yet matched the demand seen last year.
