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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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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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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

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This article is tagged with artificial intelligence (AI), congress, energy policy, gallon growth, leadership, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), regulations and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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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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This article is tagged with California, December 2024, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Opening Delivery, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, renewable propane, Texas, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane industry rallies to help storm-ravaged region

November 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When natural disasters strike, propane companies respond – because they have the portable, versatile fuel that can bring immediate relief to others.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Bergquist, Blossman Gas, Conger LP Gas, F.W. Webb, Ferrellgas, Florida, Foster Fuels, Georgia, Harper Industries, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Opening Delivery, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Stringer Oil & LP Gas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Life lessons learned from ‘The Bear’ episode

August 22, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Every second counts. Three words – infinite possibilities. Take a minute and think about that sentence; what comes to mind?

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