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Major propane price correction continues

November 23, 2021 - By

Propane markets are in the midst of a major price correction of around 25 percent and counting, which is very significant. read more

LPG plays part in production of cannabis concentrates

November 22, 2021 - By

Medical cannabis company Trulieve Cannabis launched a new line of cannabis concentrates made through hydrocarbon extraction using propane and butane. read more

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Propane supplier dismissed from lawsuit

November 18, 2021 - By

A lawsuit decision involving wholesaler CHS and propane retailer Tri-Energy Cooperative enforces gas detectors need not be sold with propane. read more

Propane retailers share outlook on propane supply

November 17, 2021 - By

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees discuss their outlook on propane supply and strategies to keep customers supplied throughout the year. read more

Lingering impacts of COVID-19, market factors challenge retailers

November 16, 2021 - By

A number of industry sources have weighed in on winter preparation, positive developments and still the potential for supply-and-distribution disruptions. read more

NFPA 58 code changes in progress

November 12, 2021 - By

The NFPA Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases is making changes to the LP gas code that will result in a new edition of NFPA 58 in 2023. read more

Takeaways from the 2021 Propane Expo

November 11, 2021 - By

The propane industry waited 2.5 years for the return of the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo. read more

Line 5 gets Canadian support, protester pushback

November 10, 2021 - By

Line 5, which transports light oil and natural gas liquids that supply more than half of Michigan’s propane needs, was back in the news in October. read more

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Mild start to heating season shrinks inventory deficit

November 9, 2021 - By

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, discusses the propane inventory deficit and the mild start to heating season. read more

Flexible metallic connectors play critical safety role

November 4, 2021 - By

Propane safety expert Randy Warner explains the safety functions of flexible metallic connectors that run from regulator to service valve. read more