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Marty Lerum and Pat Thornton are supply and risk management experts for Propane Resources. Contact Marty at 913-262-0628 or marty@propaneresources.com. Contact Pat at 913-262-0628 or pat@propaneresources.com.

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In the Know: Our changing industry Posted on 21 Dec 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on the state of the propane industry, addressed by supply and... Read more»

2015 Forecast: Clearing skies, looming clouds Posted on 19 Dec 2014 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Rising employment, healthier housing market and willingness of larger corporations to invest in infrastructure should add needed boost to U.S. economy. Blue skies and cool breezes. That’s the economic forecast... Read more»

Obama signs tax extenders bill that includes autogas provisions Posted on 19 Dec 2014 in the News categories.

President Barack Obama has signed legislation that extends two propane autogas-related tax credits through 2014. The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) reported that important provisions benefiting the propane industry were... Read more»

Baltimore-based bakery unveils fleet of propane-fueled vehicles Posted on 19 Dec 2014 in the News categories.

H&S Bakery, a Baltimore-based baked goods business, launched a fleet of Roush CleanTech Ford F-59 trucks fueled by propane. H&S Bakery reported that it plans to operate 10 percent of... Read more»

Wind-generated electricity faces headwinds from homeowners Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

The propane industry has had decades of experience in dealing with the “Not in my backyard” battle cry from energy activists and other under-informed opponents. Propane industry members have faced... Read more»

Report: U.S. propane sales snap five-year skid, trend upward Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the News categories.

U.S. sales of odorized propane rebounded from five straight years of declines, totaling 8.8 billion gallons and gaining 14 percent in the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) latest annual report, tracking... Read more»

Obama signs Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the News categories.

President Barack Obama signed the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014 into law on Dec. 18. The bill could help lift a U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) restriction... Read more»

Autogas dispenser features a web-based fuel management system Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the New Products categories.

The Pro-Vend 2000 propane autogas fuel dispenser features a secure, web-based fuel management system, says Superior Energy Systems. According to Superior, the Pro-Vend 2000 allows customers to track driver identification... Read more»

Common gaps in safety and compliance Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

As I travel and meet with propane marketers, I emphasize a common theme. Do what’s safe. Do what’s right for your customers. Do what’s right for your business. All three... Read more»

MFA Oil promotes vice president of sales and marketing Posted on 18 Dec 2014 in the News categories.

MFA Oil named Jon Ihler as the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. Ihler will oversee sales, marketing, quality control and oil distribution warehouses in his position. He will... Read more»