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Blue Flame Gas acquires Proctor Gas

July 22, 2025 By Sydney Fischer

Proctor Gas was founded by Match Taranovich, who purchased the propane and appliance division of Proctor Coal Co. from George D. Johnson.

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A lack of winter gallons and drivers challenged Proctor Gas. (Photo courtesy of Judy Taranovich)

Winter recap: Less of a stress test

April 15, 2024 By James Guyette

Propane retailers urged to avoid complacency with next year’s volumes following a mild winter heating season.

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This article is tagged with April 2024, crop drying, EDP, heating season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Proctor Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Vermont, weather, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Unpredictable weather justifies the purchase of business interruption insurance in certain areas. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Winter preview: Shift in mindset

September 11, 2023 By James Guyette

Climate calamities more so than propane fundamentals are forcing retailers to expect the unexpected this winter.

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This article is tagged with Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New England, Pennsylvania, Proctor Gas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, Vermont, weather, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo of propane tank fill by Kristin Schmit/Heartland Co-op

2022 State of the Industry: Propane retailers face raging forces

December 19, 2022 By Brian Richesson

In the nearly three years since propane retailers first stared down a global pandemic, they now face a host of economic factors impacting their operations.

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This article is tagged with economy, Electrification, employees, Environmental messaging, Europe, Proctor Gas, propane gallons, propane retailers, renewable propane, State of the Industry, steel prices, supply and pricing, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

(Photo courtesy of Jim Blake)

Propane Personality: Jim Blake

September 19, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Jim Blake, board chair of the Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), discusses how the industry has evolved during his career, the latest at PGANE and more.

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This article is tagged with Eastern Propane, Eastern Propane & Oil, Proctor Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Stephen Heffron of Ray Energy encourages propane retailers to assess their supply needs and address gaps before the winter. (Photo by Joe Mulone Photography)

Winter preview: Steady as it goes

September 13, 2022 By James Guyette

With winter approaching, propane retailers elevate heating season marketing strategies amid domestic and global influences.

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Photo by Eric Fuel for TPGA

Faces & Places: August 2022

August 19, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of industry members supporting local nonprofits and attending the Texas Propane Gas Association’s Crossroads Propane Expo.

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This article is tagged with charity, donation, faces & places, Proctor Gas, Suburban Propane, Texas, Texas Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Proctor Gas now powers one of its bobtails with renewable propane. (Photo by Proctor Gas staff)

Vermont makes strides with first gallons of renewable propane

August 8, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Proctor Gas of Proctor, Vermont, welcomed the state’s first load of renewable propane and held an educational event to mark the achievement.

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Proctor Gas Photo courtesy of Judy Taranovich

LPG Spotlight: Proctor Gas

December 27, 2021 By Chris Lewis

Vermont retailer Proctor Gas works to educate local elementary school students about propane on what is now known as “Propane Kids Day.”

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This article is tagged with education, LPG Spotlight, New England, Proctor Gas, propane, propane retailer, Vermont and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Ray Energy completed an expansion of its propane rail and transport facility on the border of New York and Vermont to meet the increased demand of its Northeastern customers. (Photo courtesy of Ray Energy)

Winter preview: Disruptive conditions persist

November 16, 2021 By James Guyette

This winter, propane companies are planning ahead to ease fears of price spikes and supply shortages, among other factors.

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