The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center, with the instruction of industry veteran Gary Nouse, focuses on giving employees more hands-on training. (Photo by Katelyn Zawalick)

PPATEC expands opportunities for propane workforce development

June 24, 2026 By Keith Loria

Pennsylvania association invests in the propane workforce with a new training center.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Hiltz Propane Systems, HVAC, June 2026, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, Rhoads Energy, technician training, training, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Seth Dimacchia, right, and his brother Charlie at the 2024 Ravenna, Ohio, Balloon A-Fair. (Photo courtesy of Acorn LPG)

Addressing anxiety, stress and burnout in the propane industry

June 19, 2026 By Chris Markham

One retailer talks openly about his challenges, and an HR professional
shares mental health resources for employers.

This article is tagged with human resources, June 2026, Kelly Bosak, mental health, propane industry, safety, workplace safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

FedEx contractors are among the fleets refueling at Optimus Group’s propane autogas station in Walker, Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Optimus Energy)

Optimus Group operates propane fueling hub to serve growing commercial fleets

June 18, 2026 By LP Gas

Optimus Group is providing a fueling station for about 60 propane-powered delivery trucks.

This article is tagged with autogas, autogas conversions, autogas dispensers, autogas fleets, June 2026, Michigan, propane conversions, propane trucks, Roush CleanTech, Superior Energy Systems, trucks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Most commercial trucks will be equipped with a pre-heater for the selective catalytic reduction system under EPA’s new regulations, Westmor says. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Truck manufacturers highlight key changes impacting propane fleets

June 17, 2026 By LP Gas

Companies working in the trucking space weigh in on key topics.

This article is tagged with bobtails, Cummins, EPA, June 2026, propane industry, trucks, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Mac Bridgwater is one of Foster Fuels’ regional sales and operations managers, working out of its Lovingston, Virginia, location. (Photo by Stephen Meeker)

How propane retailers prepare their fleets for winter reliability

June 15, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Retailers share about how they ready their trucks for the busy season.

This article is tagged with Foster Fuels, heating season, June 2026, propane industry, propane retailers, safety, trucks, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

NPGA’s Michael Baker on Propane Days and taking the industry’s voice to Capitol Hill

June 9, 2026 By LP Gas

NPGA’s Michael Baker discusses the importance of Propane Days and the industry’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

This article is tagged with Capitol Hill, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days, video, Washington D.C. and posted in Video, Featured, Featured Video

Record-high propane exports are a potential game changer

June 2, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the landscape of propane exports and what the current record-high numbers could mean for the future.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, domestic demand, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane exports, propane inventories, propane supply, propane traders, Trader's Corner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Propane suppliers work to move product to its needed destination. (Photo: vitpho/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

LPG Spotlight: J.S. West & Cos.

May 29, 2026 By Keith Loria

J.S. West & Cos. is balancing tradition and growth in California’s propane market.

This article is tagged with California, carbon footprint, family business, LPG Spotlight, May 2026, propane industry, propane market, tank monitoring and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: Freddie Ridler

May 27, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Learn more about Freddie Ridler, head of business growth at Rural Computer Consultants.

This article is tagged with Freddie Ridler, May 2026, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Personality, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

This series of articles will start a conversation about mental health in the propane industry. (Photo: StarLineArts/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Mental health: Stories from the propane industry

May 25, 2026 By Chris Markham

Introducing a new series that addresses key topics, shares valuable resources
and continues the conversation.

This article is tagged with Kelly Bosak, Lettermen's Energy, May 2026, mental health, propane industry, propane retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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