FedEx contractors are among the fleets refueling at Optimus Group’s propane autogas station in Walker, Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Optimus Energy)

Optimus Group operates propane fueling hub to serve growing commercial fleets

June 18, 2026 By LP Gas

Optimus Group is providing a fueling station for about 60 propane-powered delivery trucks.

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Most commercial trucks will be equipped with a pre-heater for the selective catalytic reduction system under EPA’s new regulations, Westmor says. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Truck manufacturers highlight key changes impacting propane fleets

June 17, 2026 By LP Gas

Companies working in the trucking space weigh in on key topics.

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Mac Bridgwater is one of Foster Fuels’ regional sales and operations managers, working out of its Lovingston, Virginia, location. (Photo by Stephen Meeker)

How propane retailers prepare their fleets for winter reliability

June 15, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Retailers share about how they ready their trucks for the busy season.

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NPGA’s Michael Baker on Propane Days and taking the industry’s voice to Capitol Hill

June 9, 2026 By LP Gas

NPGA’s Michael Baker discusses the importance of Propane Days and the industry’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

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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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