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.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, crude, crude oil, crude prices, Mark Rachal, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

David Graham, right, takes LP Gas’ Brian Kanaba, left, and Brian Richesson on a company tour in Fremont, Ohio. (Photo by Shirnae Richardson)

Quality Steel’s American Welding & Tank purchase helped define its identity

October 27, 2025 By Brian Richesson

This 2013 deal expanded Quality Steel’s reach and diversity of offerings, dramatically reshaping the company’s footprint and internal culture.

This article is tagged with American Welding & Tank (AWT), Mergers and Acquisitions, October 2025, Quality Steel Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Get the scoop on the 2025 NPGA fall board and committee meetings

October 24, 2025 By LP Gas

LP Gas Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson and Brand Manager Brian Kanaba share key takeaways from the NPGA annual board meeting in Burlington, Vermont.

This article is tagged with Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), video and posted in Video, Featured

Alliance AutoGas converts a propane/electric RAV4 hybrid at its research and development center. (Photo courtesy of Alliance AutoGas)

What’s trending in propane autogas

October 24, 2025 By Chris Lewis

LP Gas asked autogas system providers for their views on current market opportunities and trends.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, autogas, Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, Lakes Gas, LP Gas Growth Summit, Precise Alternative Fleet Solutions, propane autogas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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

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