Connecticut launches gas cylinder recycling program

November 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

A new residential gas cylinder stewardship program in Connecticut is reshaping how cylinders are collected, reused and recycled.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blue Rhino, Connecticut, cylinders, Flame King, Hocon Gas, Manchester Tank, November 2025, Paraco Gas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), U-Haul, Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Exosent Engineering’s unique transport tank designs feature air foils on the back that lower wind drag and, in effect, fuel consumption and costs. (Photo courtesy of Exosent Engineering)

Texas manufacturer revives decades-old propane tank design

November 14, 2025 By Bob Sandrick

Exosent Engineering, led by UV Doron in Navasota, Texas, is reviving a tank design from the 1930s that prioritizes safety through a low center of gravity.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), November 2025, Texas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

CHS, Energy Partners opening new rail terminal in Montana

November 7, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Energy Partners and CHS Inc. unveiled a new wholesale propane rail terminal in Missoula, Montana, that will serve the supply needs of the industry.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., Energy Partners, Idaho, Montana, propane storage, propane supply, rail terminal, Superior Energy Systems, wholesale propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Image showing the top 10 states for propane gallon sales

California reigns, while 2024 propane gallon sales recede

November 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

California is No. 1 in retail propane sales for the fourth straight year, and Michigan has finished as the runner-up each time.

This article is tagged with California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, November 2025, Opening Delivery, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, Featured, From the Magazine

Lower propane prices drive winter outlook

November 4, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Households heating primarily with propane will pay less than they did last winter on average across the United States, according to the EIA.

This article is tagged with energy bill, propane inventories, propane prices, residential heating, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather, wholesale propane and posted in News, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: October 2025

October 31, 2025 By LP Gas

Take a look at what members of the propane industry have been up to lately.

This article is tagged with Christina Armentano, faces & places, Joe Armentano, Legacy Energy Consulting, LP Gas Growth Summit, October 2025, Paraco Gas, Randy Doyle, Texas Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve inventory (Chart courtesy of Cost Management Solutions)

Supports spark rally in crude prices

October 28, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Since Oct. 20, crude prices have surged higher, and several developments are behind the increase, writes Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude oil, crude prices, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

David Graham, right, takes LP Gas’ Brian Kanaba, left, and Brian Richesson on a company tour in Fremont, Ohio. (Photo by Shirnae Richardson)

Quality Steel’s American Welding & Tank purchase helped define its identity

October 27, 2025 By Brian Richesson

This 2013 deal expanded Quality Steel’s reach and diversity of offerings, dramatically reshaping the company’s footprint and internal culture.

This article is tagged with American Welding & Tank (AWT), Mergers and Acquisitions, October 2025, Quality Steel Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Get the scoop on the 2025 NPGA fall board and committee meetings

October 24, 2025 By LP Gas

LP Gas Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson and Brand Manager Brian Kanaba share key takeaways from the NPGA annual board meeting in Burlington, Vermont.

This article is tagged with Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), video and posted in Video, Featured

Alliance AutoGas converts a propane/electric RAV4 hybrid at its research and development center. (Photo courtesy of Alliance AutoGas)

What’s trending in propane autogas

October 24, 2025 By Chris Lewis

LP Gas asked autogas system providers for their views on current market opportunities and trends.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, autogas, Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, Lakes Gas, LP Gas Growth Summit, Precise Alternative Fleet Solutions, propane autogas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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