Meritum Energy and Pico Propane leaders, from left, Chris Hill, Tom Van Buren and Rob Chalmers. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Chris Hill becomes third Meritum leader to chair PERC

July 30, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Chris Hill’s appointment as the new chairman of PERC completes a trifecta for Meritum Energy Holdings leadership.

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Chart 1: Total US propane/propylene inventory

Draw on propane inventories is a setback for buyers

July 29, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, unravels the unexpected draw on propane inventories this July.

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

Three generations comprise Shasta Gas Propane: from left, Jason Wehunt Jr., Jason Wehunt, Karen Wehunt, Judy Kinnie, Chuck Kinnie, Sunshine Stevens and Adam Stevens. (Photo courtesy of Karen Wehunt)

LPG Spotlight: Shasta Gas Propane

July 28, 2025 By Chris Lewis

In this feature, we highlight California-based Shasta Gas Propane, which is comprised of three generations.

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Faces & Places: July 2025

July 25, 2025 By LP Gas

Check out what members of the industry have been up to this past month.

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Patience is paying off in propane price protection

July 22, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal stresses the importance of not locking in price protection above the 10-year average price.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, propane inventories, propane prices, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Strong demand for organic foods, pesticide reduction and cost-saving opportunities are driving the use of flame weeding. (Photo courtesy of Flamewerks)

New agriculture technologies, more propane gallons

July 21, 2025 By Mark Leitman

The latest applications for the farm promise to add year-round demand.

This article is tagged with agriculture, combined heat and power (CHP), EC Power, FlameWerks, Industrial Irrigation, irrigation engines, July 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo by Bruce Aoki, Wildwood Productions

The time is right to connect with your agricultural customers about propane

July 17, 2025 By Michael Newland

Michael Newland, director of agriculture business development at PERC, encourages retailers to reach out to farmers about propane innovations.

This article is tagged with agriculture, July 2025, Mike Newland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), sustainability and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Crude price and active U.S. oil rigs

Understanding recent crude fundamentals changes

July 14, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks at crude fundamentals and their importance to propane buyers.

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

With the soil steamer, propane is used to power the engine and create the steam that’s injected into the soil to control pests. (Photo by Bruce Aoki, Wildwood Productions)

Propane-powered steam tech emerges as cleaner alternative to soil fumigants

July 14, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

UC Davis and PERC launch soil steamer to control weeds and pathogens, promoting sustainable farming.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, July 2025, Mike Newland, propane, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane equipment and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The propane industry conducted about 300 meetings on Capitol Hill this year. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Days 2025 recap

July 11, 2025 By Brian Richesson and Chris Markham

LP Gas’ editor in chief and managing editor travel to Washington, D.C., for the industry’s annual lobbying event.

This article is tagged with Capitol Hill, Coles Energy, congress, EDP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Days, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), Steve Kaminski, Washington D.C., Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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