2026 could prove to be a year of growth. Quality Steel’s Ohio facility is shown here. (Photo: Shirnae Richardson)

State of the Economy: Forecast for 2026

December 15, 2025 By Phillip M. Perry

A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation and lower interest rates should help companies boost profitability in 2026.

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Chart 1: Daily prices natural gas – 2022-2025

US natural gas prices at 3-year high

December 9, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal explores the relationship between the current high natural gas prices and propane prices.

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Propane innovators highlight next-generation tanks and solutions

December 8, 2025 By LP Gas

The companies investing in this showcase share the latest in propane tanks and tank-related offerings, and explain how they can improve your operations

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Calling on propane inventories

December 2, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal discusses the current call on propane inventories heading into the winter.

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Propane Personality: Ben Casper

December 2, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Learn more about Moveit Inc. CEO Ben Casper.

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Faces & Places: November

November 28, 2025 By LP Gas

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

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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.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blue Rhino, Connecticut, cylinders, Flame King, Hocon Gas, Manchester Tank, November 2025, Paraco Gas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), U-Haul, Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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