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GI PARTNERS ACQUIRES A MAJORITY INTEREST IN OTODATA HOLDINGS, INC., PARTNERING WITH EXISTING INVESTOR RENOVO CAPITAL

MONTREAL, CANADA, September 1, 2026 – Otodata Holdings Inc. (“Otodata” or the “Company”), a market leader in remote monitoring and vehicle tracking solutions, announced today that GI Partners, a leading private investment firm, has closed …

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PROPANE POWERS GENERATORS AT 2026 FARM PROGRESS SHOW

Last week, propane powered the generators at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA. Power Progress shared an article on propane usage at the show which can be found here.

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FLEET EQUIPMENT MAGAZINE BRINGS ATTENTION TO DIESEL COSTS AS SCHOOL STARTS

Fleet Equipment Magazine shared information on LinkedIn detailing the challenges of rising diesel prices for school districts all over the country. The article mentions propane is an alternative that is being adopted rapidly by districts. …

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FROM PERC: BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

From the Propane Education & Research Council Applications for the HVAC Technical School Grant Program and the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program are now open! Encourage technical schools and community colleges in your area to …

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PERKINS TALKS TO NAVARA MARKETING ABOUT TRUST AS KEY TO PROPANE SALES

Recently, Tucker Perkins, President & CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council discussed with Andrew Maderia of Navara Marketing the role of trust as key to propane sales. A link to the full discussion …

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STABILIZING FARM PRODUCTION COSTS WITH A RELIABLE AMERICAN ENERGY SOURCE

How American farmers are shielding their margins from volatile energy prices From the Propane Education & Research Council American farmers and agricultural operators are seeking ways to shield their balance sheets from the impact of volatile global …

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BENCHMARKING GROUP VISITS OTODATA

Several members of the Propane Peer Group Benchmarking Group recently visited Otodata in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Members as well as Otodata leaders walked through the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where every Otodata monitor begins its journey. From …

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MATADOR GAS STRENGTHENS ITS FAMILY OF LOCAL PROPANE COMPANIES WITH TWO NEW PARTNERSHIPS

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Matador Gas LLC (“Matador” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Action Propane, Inc. (“Action”), based in Leander, Texas, and Ozark Mountain Propane Company (“Ozark Mountain”), headquartered …

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MINNESOTA REVERSES PROPANE “HIGH-COST FUEL” CLASSIFICATION

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Last week, the Minnesota Department of Commerce accepted written testimony and feedback on the state’s proposed version of the 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan …

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CANADA INCREASES ITS TARIFFS ON U.S. STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING PROPANE TANKS AND CYLINDERS

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In July, President Trump signed a series of Presidential Proclamations imposing up to 50% import tariffs on a range of Canadian goods such as dairy, alcohol, and …

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WHEN THROUGHPUT MEETS GRID CONSTRAINTS

Recently, Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager of Business Development for the Propane Education & Research Council, shared an article on LinkedIn titled When Throughput Meets Grid Constraints.

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STRONG EL NINO PREDICTED FOR WINTER 2026-2027

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center has forecasted that there is a greater than 90% chance that the Northern Hemisphere will experience a very strong El Niño event …

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FROM PERC: NOMINATE AN EXCEPTIONAL DRIVER!

From the Propane Education & Research Council National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 13-19, and it’s the perfect time to honor the propane delivery drivers who go above and beyond for your customers and your …

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PROPANE-POWERED IRRIGATION DELIVERS MAJOR COST SAVINGS FOR CALIFORNIA GROWER

How Fresno County farmer Lance Shebelut discovered propane’s economic advantages over diesel and electric irrigation engines. From the Propane Education & Research Council Shebelut Farms is a tree fruit and citrus farm based in Fresno, California growing …

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NPGA FALL 2026 BOARD MEETING: REGISTER TODAY!

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Registration is now open for the National Propane Gas Association’s Fall Board Meeting from Tuesday, September 29th-Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Statler Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Please CLICK HERE …

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NORTH CAROLINA ENACTS EMERGENCY FILL LAW

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Last week, Governor Josh Stein signed Emergency Fill Law Senate Bill (SB) 445, the Regulatory Reform Act, into law. This legislation allows a marketer to fill a propane container …

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