Jernigan Oil sells convenience retail division to Sunoco Retail

February 11, 2026 By Mason Kopy

Matrix advised Jernigan Oil on the sale of its convenience retail division to Sunoco Retail, an affiliate of Sunoco LP.

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Protecting underground tanks with impressed current cathodic protection

January 25, 2026 By Richard Fredenburg

Impressed current cathodic protection uses power from the grid or a local source and applies it to containers or pipelines.

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Since taking over the company, Gabe Jones has focused on adding efficiencies. (Photo courtesy of Jones Propane)

LPG Spotlight: Jones Propane

November 24, 2025 By Chris Markham

North Carolina retailer grows, modernizes after son takes over from his father.

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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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American Welding & Gas acquires First Call Propane

August 8, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Legacy Energy Consulting delivered merger and acquisition services to First Call Propane.

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NCPERF, SEPATEC launch statewide CSR training initiative

August 5, 2025 By Chris Markham

The two industry organizations hosted a statewide customer service representative training series in July.

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Golf outings set for prostate cancer awareness, hurricane relief fund

July 2, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Two golf outings in September have special meaning for members of the propane industry.

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Stringer Oil & LP Gas president details hurricane relief efforts

June 18, 2025 By Marie Emerick

Reagan Bonnette, president of Stringer Oil & LP Gas, discusses the company’s hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

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Propane industry welcomes 2025 LP Gas Hall of Fame class

April 3, 2025 By Chris Markham and Sydney Fischer

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed four new inductees during a dinner and ceremony Thursday night at the JW Marriott in Charlotte.

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SEPATEC and Payne Oil partner to support veterans’ retreat project

March 20, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

The future retreat site is designed to offer veterans and their families a peaceful outdoor sanctuary for rest and relaxation.

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