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Do retailers make more profit during sudden price increases?

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Do retailers make more profit during sudden price increases?

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No. When wholesale propane prices rise, retailers don’t see larger profits. The effect is similar to what happens to orange juice prices after an early season frost. The grocery stores don’t make any extra money because they’re paying more for the product, too.