Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, examines the impact of record-high U.S.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A "perfect storm" of events has caused a 30 cents-per-gallon spike in propane prices in this area, according to Amber Backen, chief financial officer of Creative Energy in Jamestown.

The daunting winter storm about to impact much of the U.S. with dangerous levels of ice and snow this weekend will have many residents turning to propane as a primary or backup heating and energy ...