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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This article is tagged with Capitol Hill, Coles Energy, congress, EDP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Days, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), Steve Kaminski, Washington D.C., Worthington Enterprises and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Share your stories to connect with elected officials

July 10, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Sharing real stories about the propane industry helps advocate for its value and influence policymakers and the public.

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Mike Walters

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Mike Walters

April 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Mike Walters is recognized as one of the most respected safety and training professionals and subject matter experts in the propane industry.

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The Buschurs

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Joe and Rosie Buschur

March 19, 2024 By Jennifer Webb

Life partners build family propane company while advocating for the industry at state, national levels.

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Ohio Propane Gas Association launches manager training program

October 19, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A new manager training program in Ohio – the first of its kind in the propane industry – addresses technical skills and soft skills.

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Faces & Places: July 2023

July 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals at the National Propane Gas Association’s Propane Days and mid-year meetings.

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This article is tagged with Coles Energy, Global Gas Inc., McMahan’s Bottle Gas, Meritum Energy Holdings, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Days, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), Washington D.C., Wisconsin, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of Doug Auxier

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Doug Auxier

March 28, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Doug Auxier’s commitment to hard work, customer service and a family atmosphere has led Auxier to develop relationships with industry heroes whom he’ll soon join in the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Shawn Dawson, fleet manager of Westerville City Schools, says the district has saved over 40 percent in cost per mile for fuel and services after switching to propane-powered buses. (Photo courtesy of Ohio Propane Gas Association)

Propane Fuels America: Ohio

December 10, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

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

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Vets2Techs, GeneratioNext Propane Pros to serve Ohio propane retailers

June 22, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Vets2Techs and GeneratioNext Propane Pros will provide recruitment support to the Ohio Propane Gas Association and propane dealers across Ohio.

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LPG Spotlight: McMahan’s Bottle Gas

March 9, 2020 By Chris Lewis

Since purchasing McMahan’s Bottle Gas in 1979, Joe and Rosie Buschur have become strong advocates for the propane industry.

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