06/03/2026
Gross Margin That Survives Volatility
Five strategies to maintain margins in chaotic commodity markets.
Volatile commodity markets are an occupational hazard for propane and heating oil dealers, a point driven home by the turmoil in the Middle East. When wholesale prices swing dramatically within a single season, or even week to week, protecting gross margins takes more than competitive pricing. It requires systematic discipline across your entire pricing structure.
Read more from Gray, Gray & Gray LLP in the May issue of Oil & Energy: https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/gross-margin-that-survives-volatility/