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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This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas, autogas market, autogas school bus, Blue Bird, bobtails, commercial, Decarbonizing, Electrification, emissions, energy policy, ICF, May 2026, Mike Sloan, OEM, power generation, propane industry, propane market, propane sales, Randy Doyle, residential heating, residential propane, Roush CleanTech, shale gas and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Canadian prime minister’s energy agenda could benefit oil, gas, propane

October 13, 2025 By Gordon Feller

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a bold, surprising transformation of Canada’s energy landscape.

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This article is tagged with Canada, crude oil, diesel, Electrification, energy, energy policy, exports, fossil fuels, gasoline, government, liquefied natural gas (LNG), LPG, natural gas, natural gas liquids, NGLs, propane, propane distributors, propane infrastructure, propane marketers, propane production, propane retailers, propane supply, renewable energy, tariffs and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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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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This article is tagged with December 2024, Donald Trump, election, Electrification, fossil fuels, In the Know, President Joe Biden, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, safety and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

NYPGA leaders address climate legislation at 2024 spring conference

March 29, 2024 By Roger Rosenbaum

Speakers at the New York Propane Gas Association’s (NYPGA) spring conference focused on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

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This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, environment, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), renewable energy, renewable propane and posted in News

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Recapping 2023 with ‘wonderful propane’

December 28, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Opportunities await for those who educate people outside of the industry about the many possibilities and advantages of propane.

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This article is tagged with autogas fleets, autogas school bus, December 2023, Electrification, fleets, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, Opening Delivery, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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KYPERC runs ‘aggressive’ campaign in 25th anniversary year

November 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A public relations campaign orchestrated by the Kentucky Propane Education & Research Council is working to keep propane in the state’s energy conversation.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, Kentucky, lawn mower, propane fleets, propane school buses, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Legal action fund positions NPGA for the courts

November 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) approved the formation of a legal action fund to support the industry’s fight for energy choice.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, government, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane legal issues, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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NPGA, NYPGA, Mulhern Gas sue New York over gas ban

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson and Ellen Kriz

The lawsuit accuses New York state of violating federal law by banning gas appliances and infrastructure in most new buildings beginning Dec. 31, 2025.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Holtzman Propane consultant Randy Doyle, right, answers questions from LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Randy Doyle talks Heat Pump Helper technology at Growth Summit

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas Editor Brian Richesson interviewed propane industry veteran Randy Doyle of Holtzman Propane about the Heat Pump Helper.

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This article is tagged with Electrification, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, Randy Doyle, residential heating, residential market, tankless water heaters and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

With a variety of power generation applications available today, Jim Bunsey says, propane retailers can provide “peace of mind” for customers. Photo by LP Gas staff and Tom Ledford/Ledford Productions

Propane primed for power generation

October 18, 2023 By Brian Richesson

At the LP Gas Growth Summit, Jim Bunsey reminded propane retailers about how they can offer power solutions to existing customers.

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This article is tagged with electricity, Electrification, generators, Heat Pump Helper (HPH), hydronic heating technology, LP Gas Growth Summit, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane generators and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine