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10th LP Gas Growth Summit kicks off in Florida

September 12, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The unique networking event returns to Florida to bring together propane retailers and propane industry partners.

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This article is tagged with Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, business growth, events, Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, networking, partnership, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane retailers and posted in Events, Featured, News

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Getting ahead of rising propane prices

September 8, 2025 By Mark Rachal

Mark Rachal discusses strategies for price protection in the face of rising propane prices.

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This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, financial swaps, Mark Rachal, propane prices, propane retailers, propane traders, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

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Lakes Gas boosts leadership team with promotions

July 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Lakes Gas made several strategic leadership promotions designed to enhance operational efficiency and support continued growth.

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Business development director to speak at 2025 Growth Summit

July 4, 2025 By LP Gas

Bert Warner, the director of commercial business development at the Propane Education & Research Council, will address propane marketers and industry partners.

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This article is tagged with business growth, events, Florida, gallon growth, LP Gas Growth Summit, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane marketers, propane retailers and posted in Featured, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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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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This article is tagged with Ed Varney, events, heritage propane, Hurricane Helene, North Carolina, Pat Hyland, propane marketers, propane retailers, Pros4Care, prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Texas, Virginia and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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EDP appoints Merle Edington as COO

June 27, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Edington brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the propane industry to his new role.

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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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Grants, shake-ups and the trajectory of the Trump administration

May 8, 2025 By Nicholas Edward

Nicholas Edward of the National Propane Gas Association says early appointments suggest a shift that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.

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This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), energy policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), government, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), propane exports, propane marketers, propane retailers, regulatory, renewable propane, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Trump executive orders: What propane businesses, consumers need to know

April 24, 2025 By Chris Daly

DCC Propane has analyzed the initial reaction to the announcements.

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This article is tagged with China, congress, DCC, Donald Trump, election, energy, exports, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane market, propane marketers, propane retailers, tariffs, Washington D.C. and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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2025 Top Propane Retailers: Overall list

February 17, 2025 By LP Gas

See who made the list, ranked by 2024 retail propane gallon sales.

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