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Propane industry expectations for 2026

January 18, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Safety, export expansion and private equity among the latest storylines in the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), Brian Richesson, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, January 2026, Opening Delivery, safety, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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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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This article is tagged with California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, November 2025, Opening Delivery, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, Featured, From the Magazine

Walking the Crossroads Propane Expo floor, I stopped to chat with Kelly Engel of FuelMor. (Photo courtesy of the Texas Propane Gas Association)

Propane retailers provide relief after major Texas floods

September 15, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The industry responds again in the wake of another natural disaster, this time in Texas.

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Real opportunities in play now for the propane industry

August 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson intros the August edition of LP Gas magazine.

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This article is tagged with August 2025, Blue Bird, Brian Richesson, Nexio, Opening Delivery, pico, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, 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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This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, July 2025, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Opening Delivery, Propane Days, Washington D.C. and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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Leadership lessons from the Women in Propane Council roundtable

June 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson, editor-in-chief of LP Gas magazine, shares his thoughts from the roundtable experience.

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This article is tagged with Brian Richesson, Conger LP Gas, Ferrellgas, June 2025, Lakes Gas, leadership, LP Gas Rising Leaders, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Women in Propane Council (WIP), World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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Learning from the 25 biggest propane acquisitions in 25 years

May 13, 2025 By Brian Richesson

What we learned from the 25 biggest mergers and acquisitions of the past 25 years.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, B&A Energy Partners, Blossman Gas, Brian Richesson, Cetane Associates, Ferrellgas, May 2025, Mergers and Acquisitions, Opening Delivery, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Blossman Gas turns to FirstNet to navigate natural disaster

April 16, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson shares how Blossman Gas uses FirstNet to navigate natural disaster.

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Four 2025 Hall of Fame inductees to join a distinguished list

March 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson previews the March issue and introduces a new column, as well as a returning one.

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Top Propane Retailers share keys to success in 2025

February 12, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson introduces the February 2025 issue.

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