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How the propane industry reflects the realities of life

March 8, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson shares how LP Gas magazine has always been about the propane industry – but more so this month about the realities of life.

This article is tagged with Bergquist, Brian Richesson, LP Gas Hall of Fame, March 2026, Opening Delivery, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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13 states allow under-21 hazmat drivers for intrastate commerce

March 6, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Indiana is one of 13 states that allow truck drivers to get their HME at 18 instead of 21 for intrastate commerce.

This article is tagged with hazmat, Illinois, Indiana, Indiana Propane Gas Association, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, NPGA, Ohio, Supply Points, truck drivers, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

2026 LP Gas Rising Leader: Johnny Thomas

March 6, 2026 By LP Gas

Learn more about Johnny Thomas, a 2026 LP Gas Rising Leader and regional energy manager at Energy Partners Propane in Missoula, Montana.

This article is tagged with Cargas, Energy Partners, February 2026, LP Gas Rising Leaders, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane delivery, Rocky Mountain Propane Association, tank monitoring, technology and posted in Rising Leaders, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: Kim Godlewski

March 5, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Learn more about IPS and IPS Equipment co-owner, Kim Godlewski.

This article is tagged with February 2026, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), Michigan, Michigan Propane Gas Association (MPGA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane industry, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Refocusing the propane message

March 4, 2026 By Tom Jaenicke

Look at PERC’s expanded messaging approach and how your propane business can regain focus on what really matters to customers.

This article is tagged with February 2026, marketing, Marketing Mix, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Why additional insured provisions matter

March 3, 2026 By John McCoy

A court decision out of Georgia highlights the importance of having contractual provisions requiring coverage as an additional insured.

This article is tagged with February 2026, Georgia, insurance, John McCoy, lawsuits, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

One-on-one meetings between retailers and industry partners are the core of the summit. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

LP Gas Growth Summit set for Sept. 1-3 in Florida

March 2, 2026 By LP Gas

Propane retailers and industry partners will gather for the 11th annual LP Gas Growth Summit on Sept. 1-3 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida.