Nash McMahan, left, Keith McMahan and PepUp considered a more efficient way to source propane. (Photo by Tara Brittingham)

LPG Spotlight: PepUp

March 25, 2026 By Bob Sandrick

Maryland retailer PepUp finds alternative way to source propane after bridge collapse.

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Reliable Energy Partners acquires Economy Propane

December 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Reliable Energy Partners entered the mid-Atlantic region by acquiring Economy Propane, based in Baltimore.

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ThompsonGas acquires Harris Propane

January 8, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

ThompsonGas, based in Frederick, Maryland, acquired Harris Propane of Salem, New Jersey. Blue Peak Resources served as adviser to Harris.

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Rhoads Energy acquires Solanco Propane and Heating

November 8, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Rhoads Energy, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, expands its territory into Maryland with the purchase of Solanco Propane and Heating.

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Faces & Places: August 2023

August 25, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals building partnerships, completing acquisitions and discussing plans for the Heat Pump Helper.

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ThompsonGas acquires South Florida Gas

July 5, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

ThompsonGas purchased assets related to the propane delivery business of South Florida Gas Co., headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the South.

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ThompsonGas receives funding from Pennsylvania DEP

February 8, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Frederick, Maryland-based ThompsonGas received nearly $400,000 in alternative fuel funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Pennsylvania.

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Propane Fuels America: Maryland

January 11, 2022 By Carly Bemer

LP Gas’ yearlong Propane Fuels America series takes a deep dive into how each state benefits from the propane industry. Here’s our report on Maryland.

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Sharp Energy acquires Diversified Energy Co.

December 16, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Sharp Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corp., acquired the propane operating assets of Diversified Energy Co.

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