Coming off one of the mildest winters on record, the propane industry saw attendance decline at its three primary trade shows this spring, with many saying the poor heating season contributed. This comes despite the industry's centennial-year celebration. read more
Natural gas riding high on supply and attention, but don’t count out propane Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum. The rise of natural gas is not going unnoticed... read more
A Propane Education & Research Council campaign focuses on bobtail rollover prevention. read more
Attendees will have the opportunity to see propane autogas cars, trucks and lawnmowers. In addition, Susan Roush-McClenaghan, driver for the Roush Drag Team, will exhibit her propane-powered Ford Mustang racecar and discuss her experience racing an autogas vehicle. read more
Forty miles down and 40 miles back. That’s the drive Harry Michael used to make to a competing retailer two to three times per day back in 1987, when he first ventured into propane for his expanding family business. read more
Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum. read more
Inergy LP agreed to sell its retail propane operations to Suburban Propane Partners LP for about $1.8 billion, the companies announced. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. read more
Split seconds. That’s all it takes for a propane bobtail to veer slightly off the road and past the point of no return. read more
The black-and-white lines of the PropaneKids.com coloring book page look simple enough. Behind those uncomplicated images, however, lies a savvy marketing strategy that could draw new and future customers and position propane marketers as safe, dependable and community-friendly businesses. read more
NFPA requirements, DOT compliance, motor carrier rules, OSHA standards, fuel gas code provisions: The list of rules and regulations to which today’s retail propane marketer must comply can seem endless. read more
