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NPGA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL THANKS DAY OF SERVICE VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS

On Wednesday, October 7, the NPGA Young Professionals Council led a Day of Service. A message to the industry on LinkedIn thanked volunteers and sponsors: Happy Day of Service (and, of course, National Propane Day)! We …

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LIQUID GAS WEEK BEGINS IN ISTANBUL

Liquid Gas Week begins this week in Istanbul.

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ANNOUNCING THE FIRST-EVER NPGA BOBTAIL RODEO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Bobtail drivers are the heart of the propane industry—highly trained professionals working hard every day to safely deliver propane to millions of Americans. To celebrate their skill, safety, and …

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ARE OIL PRICES REALLY NEAR AN ALL-TIME HIGH?

Recently, Energy Analytics provided historical data to show where oil prices have been throughout history.

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EMCSA EXTENDS DEFAULT REGIONAL HOURS OF SERVICE WAIVER PERIOD TO 30 DAYS

From the National Propane Gas Association On October 5, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a Final Rule amending the automatic relief period for hours of service waivers to 30 days, giving drivers …

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2026 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL DAY OF SERVICE

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA’s Young Professionals Council is gearing up for its third annual Day of Service on October 7th, 2026. The YPC is continuing its partnership with Operation BBQ Relief to …

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HILCO ACQUIRES J-M TRANSPORT FROM CRYSTAL FLASH

Transaction expands Hilco’s Midwest liquid bulk transportation operations and provides continuity for J-M Transport customers, employees and owner operators GREENSBORO, N.C., and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., — Hilco Holdings, Inc. (“Hilco”) and Crystal Flash, Inc. (“Crystal Flash”) …

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ROUSH STRESSES PROPANE SAVINGS VERSUS DIESEL

Recently, ROUSH CleanTech shared a post on LinkedIn highlighting the gap between diesel and propane prices: In September, diesel averaged $5.60 per gallon. Propane averaged $1.69. That's a $3.91 gap on every single gallon your fleet …

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OCTOBER 7 IS NATIONAL PROPANE DAY

PERC’s new advertising campaign Your Power Play shows energy decision-makers how they can gain the ultimate energy advantage by choosing propane. Make YOUR power play on October 7 by hosting a customer appreciation event and sharing …

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FOX NEWS SHARES THE STORY OF THE PROPANE POWERED SOIL STEAMER TECHNOLOGY AS NATIONAL PROPANE DAY GETS UNDERWAY

As National Propane Day gets underway, Fox News has shared the story of the soil steamer technology that is a game changer in the agriculture world. The story is here.

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FOX & FRIENDS TO SHARE HOW PROPANE-POWERED INNOVATION IS HELPING THE FUTURE OF FARMING

Cleaner farming starts from the ground up. On October 2, tune in to FOX & Friends as we come to you live from California for a look at how propane-powered innovation is helping shape the …

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COURT SCUTTLES WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CHOICE PROTECTIONS

From the National Propane Gas Association BobtailOn November 5, 2024, Washingtonians went to the polls and voted in favor of Ballot Initiative 2066, which prevents state agencies and local governments from banning or restricting access …

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PERC OFFERS FLEETS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION TO SHARE REAL-WORLD PROPANE AUTOGAS DATA

New initiative will deploy up to 120 vehicles and 50 fueling sites to accelerate commercial fleet transition to propane autogas RICHMOND, Va. — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the upcoming launch of …

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THE PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL TO HIGHLIGHT AFFORDABLE PORT OPERATION SOLUTIONS AT AAPA CONVENTION

Propane helps lower costs and keeps supply chain operations continuous while eliminating interconnection delays RICHMOND, Va. — For ports, the cost of waiting to electrify is colliding with the rising cost of diesel. According to the …

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KAMINSKI SHOUTS OUT NPGA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL DAY OF SERVICE FUNDRAISING

Steve Kaminski, President & CEO of the National Propane Gas Association, recently shouted out on LinkedIn the Young Professionals Council for their Day of Service fundraising: A big shout out to the NPGA Young Professionals Council! …

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DEANHOUSTON RELEASES NEW ATTACK-A-MARKET BUSINESS BOOK

A proven framework to help B2B manufacturers identify, attack and own growth markets Covington, KY – DeanHouston, a business-first marketing firm specializing in growth strategies for industrial and technical brands, today announced the release of Attack-A-Market®: …

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