Bob Costello has driven for Van Unen Miersma Propane for more than 25 years. Photo courtesy of Joshua Martinez – Almanac Agency, Nashville, Tennessee; DustyPixel/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty images

Truck drivers find purpose in the propane industry

June 16, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane truck drivers explain how the industry delivers an enjoyable way to make a quality living while connecting with customers.

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Ray Energy completed an expansion of its propane rail and transport facility on the border of New York and Vermont to meet the increased demand of its Northeastern customers. (Photo courtesy of Ray Energy)

Winter preview: Disruptive conditions persist

November 16, 2021 By James Guyette

This winter, propane companies are planning ahead to ease fears of price spikes and supply shortages, among other factors.

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The Propane Marketers Association of Kansas hosts CETP training and uses special props to supplement the sessions. Photo by Greg Noll

Propane Fuels America: Kansas

July 30, 2021 By Carly Bemer

LP Gas’ yearlong Propane Fuels America series takes a deep dive into how each state benefits from the propane industry.

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The Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas associations will host the Mid-States Propane Expo on June 8-11, 2020, in Branson, Missouri. Photo courtesy of Missouri Propane Gas Association.

2019 State of the Industry: State of the state associations

December 31, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Changes in the propane industry compel state association leaders to contemplate challenges and opportunities within their operations.

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Farmers, propane professionals find common ground

August 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Farming roots provide a fertile foundation for becoming a successful propane marketer; similarities abound between the industries.

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Photo courtesy of Otodata

Faces & Places: July 2019

August 16, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from the around the propane industry including a look at Otodata celebrating LPG day, PMAK members at Propane Days and more

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

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Weather Watch: April Edition

May 1, 2018 By LP Gas

Nor’easters continued to rage in the Northeast while the Pacific Northwest and Midwest experienced colder temperatures.

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Associations co-host eighth Mid-States Propane Expo

June 9, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The eighth annual Mid-States Propane Expo & Trade Show launches on June 12 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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bobtail in winter. Photo: iStock.com/RealCreation

Propane marketers endure another mostly mild winter

April 21, 2017 By James Guyette

Another inconsistent heating season for much of the US sparks marketers to seek diverse propane options.

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