One year after Nexio outlined its vision at the Western show to bring a propane-powered bobtail to the U.S. market, it displayed the vehicle in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

What’s next for Nexio’s propane-powered bobtail

October 20, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Propane-powered bobtail project reaches certification and demonstration stage.

This article is tagged with bobtail, Nexio, October 2025, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2025 LP Gas Growth Summit: Take a look inside

October 15, 2025 By LP Gas

This year marked a milestone for the LP Gas Growth Summit, as the event for retail propane company decision-makers and partners celebrated its 10th year.

This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, October 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Ninja, technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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

Propane inventory draw not concerning

October 14, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal examines the most recent Energy Information Administration status report.

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

Warner is the chief architect of the commercial portfolio, leading efforts to maximize propane awareness and gallon sales across diverse commercial markets. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

2025 LP Gas Growth Summit: PERC director urges propane growth amid electric grid concerns

October 13, 2025 By Chris Markham

Warner covered everything from combined heat and power to electric grid resilience (or lack thereof).

This article is tagged with combined heat and power (CHP), Department of Energy (DOE), LP Gas Growth Summit, October 2025, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Fleets that return to their “home base” on a daily basis can install permanent, private refueling stations on their property. (Photo courtesy of Superior Energy Systems)

Know the refueling options available to your autogas fleet vehicle customers

October 13, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Propane autogas is gaining ground as more fleets recognize its economic and environmental advantages.

This article is tagged with autogas, October 2025, paratransit, Roush CleanTech, school buses, Superior Energy Systems, trucks, World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Meaningful words from propane retailer attendees at the 2025 LP Gas Growth Summit

October 12, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson shares what he heard from attendees at this year’s Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, Caywood Propane Gas Inc., LP Gas Growth Summit, October 2025, Propane Ninja and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, Featured, From the Magazine

Chart 1: Crude weekly commercial inventories

Following up on refinery utilization

October 7, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, revisits the topic of refinery utilization leading up to heating season.

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

Propane Personality: Chris Hanson

October 3, 2025 By Chris Markham

September’s Propane Personality features Chris Hanson, director of learning center operations and educational projects at PERC.

This article is tagged with people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Personality, September 2025 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine occurred near the end of the winter heating season, adding to market volatility. (Photo: sandsun/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Energy as a weapon in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

September 30, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal looks back on the 3 1/2 years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Europe, Mark Rachal, tariffs, Trader's Corner, Ukraine and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Suburban Propane

September 29, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Suburban Propane, the nation’s third-largest retailer, is heavily involved in community initiatives.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, New Jersey, September 2025, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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