DiLeo Gas has grown from five employees to more than 40. (Photo courtesy of DiLeo Gas Inc.)

LPG Spotlight: DiLeo Gas

January 15, 2024 By Bob Sandrick

The operations director of Massachusetts-based DiLeo Gas has gotten involved in local government to keep propane in the energy discussion.

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The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, welcomes renewable propane. (Photo courtesy of the City of Raleigh)

Getting involved with renewable propane

December 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Here’s a look at how propane industry members have been incorporating renewable propane into their operations during the past few years.

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Logos of companies involved in the acquisition

Dead River buys Roby’s Propane Gas

December 4, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Dead River Co. acquired Roby’s Propane Gas, a propane and distillates delivery business headquartered in West Wareham, Massachusetts.

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Blue Cow Software hosts 2023 user group meeting

September 29, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Blue Cow Software, a PDI Technologies company, hosted its annual user group meeting on Sept. 12-13 with around 500 registrants each day.

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Unpredictable weather justifies the purchase of business interruption insurance in certain areas. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Winter preview: Shift in mindset

September 11, 2023 By James Guyette

Climate calamities more so than propane fundamentals are forcing retailers to expect the unexpected this winter.

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Andrew Hartmann, center, celebrates with friends and family at the closing dinner. (Photo courtesy of Cetane Associates)

Haffner’s acquires Hartmann Oil & Propane

August 9, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Massachusetts-based Haffner’s acquired the assets of Hartmann Oil & Propane, a heating fuels and propane delivery business based in New Hampshire.

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Dead River acquires Augusta Fuel

July 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Dead River Co., based in South Portland, Maine, acquired the full-service home heating business of Augusta Fuel Co., based in Augusta, Maine.

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Ray Murray Inc. celebrates 50 years of business

June 29, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Ray Murray Inc., a distributor of hearth, grill and propane products based in Lee, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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Haffner’s acquires Huhtala Oil & Propane, Concord Oil

June 23, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Haffner’s, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is expanding its presence in the state through the acquisition of Huhtala Oil & Propane and Concord Oil.

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Eastern Propane & Oil reflects on 90 years in business

April 13, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

New England-based Eastern Propane & Oil marked its 90th anniversary in business in 2022. The company had multiple initiatives to celebrate.

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