Meet the LP Gas Hall of Fame Class of 2025

December 19, 2024 By Jennifer Webb

The LP Gas Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Thomas E. Knauff, Rita Pecilunas, Walter Smith and Ken Taylor.

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Lower interest rates are a good sign for the 2025 economy. (Photo: alicat / E+ / Getty Images)

2024 State of the Economy: Predicted ‘growth year’ for 2025

December 18, 2024 By Phillip M. Perry

Businesses can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in 2025, thanks to lower interest rates, moderating inflation and steady if unspectacular growth in the nation’s overall economic activity.

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Westmor Industries adds territory manager for eastern Pennsylvania

December 17, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

In his new role, Kevin Olson will serve the propane and petroleum industries, providing bobtail, refined fuel truck and crane service truck expertise to customers.

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California on top again for propane sales

December 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson breaks down the top 10 states for propane gallon sales.

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Propane marketers can reassess and repurpose tank assets that are already in the field to avoid buying new tanks at relatively high prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Where is the propane industry today?

December 13, 2024 By LP Gas

Members of the LPG Editorial Advisory Board share their answers.

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2024 State of the Industry: Inflection point

December 13, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Significant propane gallon sales declines defined the beginning of the new millennium; at the 25-year mark, a changing industry appears positioned for growth.

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In the Know: What does the 2024 election mean for the propane industry?

December 12, 2024 By Allan Degenhardt and Shawn Treat

As the dust settles on the election, the propane industry faces both challenges and opportunities.

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PERC Technical School Grant Program selects recipients

December 12, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Propane Education & Research Council selected the 2024 award recipients for its Technical School Grant Program.

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Nexio, BeGas partner to manufacture renewable propane trucks

December 9, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

According to the companies, this alliance will bring new vehicles to the market and offer another decarbonization alternative to professional fleets with the use of bioLPG, also known as renewable propane.

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ShepGas acquires Carolina Gas in South Carolina

December 5, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Cetane Associates served as the sole arranger and financial adviser to Carolina Gas.

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