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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barn The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) offers a new microsite to help reach out to the agricultural market. Photo courtesy of PERC

Can innovation fuel a comeback after agriculture propane demand plummets?

March 26, 2026 By Mark Leitman

Mark Leitman shares findings from the latest Annual Retail Propane Sales Report by Frost & Sullivan.

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Corn is the No. 1 planted crop in the United States. (Image: vovashevchuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Agricultural trends point to opportunity for propane in 2026

January 31, 2026 By Mark Leitman

Ups and downs and emerging specialty markets to watch within the propane industry.

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PERC approves new strategic plan, 2026 budget, projects

December 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

At its December meeting, PERC approved a new three-year strategic plan, its 2026 budget and 15 new dockets.

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Safe, prosperous fall and winter with agriculture customers

October 2, 2025 By Mark Leitman

Mark Leitman shares tips on ensuring safety and success with ag customers this season.

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Nexio, Blue Bird among approved PERC projects

August 4, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests during its July meeting in Michigan.

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Strong demand for organic foods, pesticide reduction and cost-saving opportunities are driving the use of flame weeding. (Photo courtesy of Flamewerks)

New agriculture technologies, more propane gallons

July 21, 2025 By Mark Leitman

The latest applications for the farm promise to add year-round demand.

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The time is right to connect with your agricultural customers about propane

July 17, 2025 By Michael Newland

Michael Newland, director of agriculture business development at PERC, encourages retailers to reach out to farmers about propane innovations.

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With the soil steamer, propane is used to power the engine and create the steam that’s injected into the soil to control pests. (Photo by Bruce Aoki, Wildwood Productions)

Propane-powered steam tech emerges as cleaner alternative to soil fumigants

July 14, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

UC Davis and PERC launch soil steamer to control weeds and pathogens, promoting sustainable farming.

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Sen. Joni Ernst pushes GRAIN DRY Act to bolster propane in agriculture

June 5, 2025 By Chris Markham

The legislation would provide loan access for propane storage under the USDA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan Program.

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