Since taking over the company, Gabe Jones has focused on adding efficiencies. (Photo courtesy of Jones Propane)

LPG Spotlight: Jones Propane

November 24, 2025 By Chris Markham

North Carolina retailer grows, modernizes after son takes over from his father.

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Hiltz Propane Systems opened a new 75,000-sq. ft. headquarters in Marietta, Pennsylvania, in the southeastern part of the state. (Photo courtesy of Hiltz Propane Systems)

Hiltz Propane Systems unveils new headquarters, provides inside look at its equipment, operations

November 21, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Hiltz Propane Systems opened a new 75,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Marietta, Pennsylvania.

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Chart 1: Total U.S. propane/propylene inventory

Have we reached peak propane inventories?

November 18, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the recent Energy Information Administration propane inventory report.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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