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.

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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.

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Propane Personality: Freddie Ridler

May 27, 2026 By Brian Richesson

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

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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.

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Retailers are facing challenges in the residential market, though emerging energy policy concerns favor propane. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

Propane at a crossroads: Forecasting the industry through 2035

May 22, 2026 By Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan

Industry forecast updated through 2035 reveals market challenges, avenues for growth.

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Stimulus from Washington, D.C., should help to accelerate growth in 2026. The One Big Beautiful Bill offers tax cuts for businesses and households. (Photo: Elisank79/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How 3 states are rewriting the rules on propane

May 21, 2026 By Gordon Feller

In the first several months of 2026, the propane industry finds itself at the center of a wide-ranging legislative debate.

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Faces & Places: May 2026

May 20, 2026 By LP Gas

Check out what industry members have been up to this month, including pics from the 2026 Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Much-needed propane inventory build

May 19, 2026 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal provides a welcome update on the state of U.S. propane inventories.

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Building stronger partnerships through the LP Gas Growth Summit

May 18, 2026 By Chris Lewis

Since meeting in 2022 at the LP Gas Growth Summit, propane retailer, truck builder steadily enhance their partnership.

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F.A. Days & Sons is focused on innovation. (Photo by Andy Hino)

Seller stories from propane retailers

May 15, 2026 By Brian Richesson and Bob Sandrick

Propane retailers from across the country explain their decisions to sell.

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