American Standard Manufacturing founder: A cylinder exchange innovator

March 9, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Coleman W. Vickary, the founder of American Standard Manufacturing, died March 2 at the age of 79.

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From left, Andrew Vogl of Ray Murray Inc., Amy Mason of Capitol Hill Management Services and EDP’s Jim Rushing of EDP at Propane Days. (Photo courtesy of the NYPGA)

NYPGA ushers in new era of association leadership

November 10, 2025 By Christina Armentano

The New York Propane Gas Association has entered a new chapter following the hiring of Capitol Hill Management Services and Executive Director Amy Mason.

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California reigns, while 2024 propane gallon sales recede

November 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

California is No. 1 in retail propane sales for the fourth straight year, and Michigan has finished as the runner-up each time.

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Bob Burger (left) and Joe Armentano celebrate Paraco Gas' acquisition of North Shore Bottled Gas. (Photo courtesy of Paraco Gas)

Paraco Gas acquires North Shore Bottled Gas

October 23, 2025 By Chris Markham

Paraco Gas is expanding its footprint and service capabilities across New York with the acquisition of North Shore Bottled Gas.

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The propane industry conducted about 300 meetings on Capitol Hill this year. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Days 2025 recap

July 11, 2025 By Brian Richesson and Chris Markham

LP Gas’ editor in chief and managing editor travel to Washington, D.C., for the industry’s annual lobbying event.

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F.W. Webb expands New York facility

June 25, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The new facility is more than four times the size of the previous wholesale location.

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Approximately 42 percent of Blue Flame Propane’s sales take place from May 1 to Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of Jason Cooley)

LPG Spotlight: Blue Flame Propane

June 2, 2025 By Chris Lewis

New York retailer Blue Flame Propane approaches goal of delivering 2 million gallons annually.

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California on top again for propane sales

December 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson breaks down the top 10 states for propane gallon sales.

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Combined Energy Services acquires Freedom Propane

September 26, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Blue Peak Resources, a full-service consulting firm specializing in propane and fuel oil mergers and acquisitions, announced the sale.

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SOS Xtreme Comfort consolidates business

July 8, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

SOS Xtreme Comfort, headquartered in Tuxedo Park, New York, acquired the propane, distillates and HVAC service business of M. Spiegel & Sons Oil.

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